Horace W. Porter School vs Woodside Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 31 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horace W. Porter School
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
440 students
Woodside Intermediate School
Cromwell · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
440 students
| Measure | Horace W. Porter School Columbia, Connecticut | Woodside Intermediate School Cromwell, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #233 of 596 | #261 of 596 |
| National rank | #7594 of 50,301 | #9553 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 440 | 440 |
| Enrollment | 440 | 440 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22% | 29.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 60% |
| city | Columbia | Cromwell |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horace W. Porter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.6 vs 72.6).
- •Woodside Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 48%).
- •Horace W. Porter School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Horace W. Porter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 29.5%).
- •Horace W. Porter School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 13.8).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Horace W. Porter School better than Woodside Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Horace W. Porter School ranks higher (75.6 vs 72.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Horace W. Porter School and Woodside Intermediate School?
About 31 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Cromwell in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horace W. Porter School: 440. Woodside Intermediate School: 440. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horace W. Porter School and Woodside Intermediate School rank in Connecticut?
Horace W. Porter School is 233rd of 596 and Woodside Intermediate School is 261st of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).