Killingworth Elementary School vs Lewin G. Joel Jr. School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 8.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Killingworth Elementary School
Higganum · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
257 students
Lewin G. Joel Jr. School
Clinton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
532 students
| Measure | Killingworth Elementary School Higganum, Connecticut | Lewin G. Joel Jr. School Clinton, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #86 of 596 | #299 of 596 |
| National rank | #1096 of 50,301 | #13780 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 257 | 532 |
| Enrollment | 257 | 532 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.6% | 38.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 52% |
| city | Higganum | Clinton |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Killingworth Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.7 vs 66.5).
- •Killingworth Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Killingworth Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 52%).
- •Killingworth Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.6% vs 38.5%).
- •Lewin G. Joel Jr. School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 11.2).
- •Lewin G. Joel Jr. School is the larger school with 532 students compared with 257.
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 Killingworth Elementary School better than Lewin G. Joel Jr. School?
On the Success Index (US), Killingworth Elementary School ranks higher (88.7 vs 66.5 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 Killingworth Elementary School and Lewin G. Joel Jr. School?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Higganum and Clinton in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Killingworth Elementary School: 257. Lewin G. Joel Jr. School: 532. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Killingworth Elementary School and Lewin G. Joel Jr. School rank in Connecticut?
Killingworth Elementary School is 86th of 596 and Lewin G. Joel Jr. School is 299th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).