Juliet W. Long School vs Veterans' Memorial School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Juliet W. Long School
Gales Ferry · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
265 students
Veterans' Memorial School
Norwich · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
290 students
| Measure | Juliet W. Long School Gales Ferry, Connecticut | Veterans' Memorial School Norwich, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #308 of 596 | #478 of 596 |
| National rank | #14848 of 50,301 | #32793 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 265 | 290 |
| Enrollment | 265 | 290 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.7% | 77.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 37% |
| city | Gales Ferry | Norwich |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Juliet W. Long School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.9 vs 38.8).
- •Juliet W. Long School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 37%).
- •Juliet W. Long School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Juliet W. Long School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.7% vs 77.2%).
- •Veterans' Memorial School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.7).
- •Veterans' Memorial School is the larger school with 290 students compared with 265.
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 Juliet W. Long School better than Veterans' Memorial School?
On the Success Index (US), Juliet W. Long School ranks higher (64.9 vs 38.8 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 Juliet W. Long School and Veterans' Memorial School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Gales Ferry and Norwich in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Juliet W. Long School: 265. Veterans' Memorial School: 290. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Juliet W. Long School and Veterans' Memorial School rank in Connecticut?
Juliet W. Long School is 308th of 596 and Veterans' Memorial School is 478th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).