MacDonough School vs Voluntown Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 66 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
MacDonough School
Middletown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
218 students
Voluntown Elementary School
Voluntown · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
216 students
| Measure | MacDonough School Middletown, Connecticut | Voluntown Elementary School Voluntown, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #430 of 596 | #170 of 596 |
| National rank | #27304 of 50,301 | #4240 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 218 | 216 |
| Enrollment | 218 | 216 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.5% | 36.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 8.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 67% |
| city | Middletown | Voluntown |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Voluntown Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.4 vs 46.8).
- •Voluntown Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Voluntown Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 47%).
- •Voluntown Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.6% vs 72.5%).
- •Voluntown Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 13.6).
- •MacDonough School is the larger school with 218 students compared with 216.
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 MacDonough School better than Voluntown Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Voluntown Elementary School ranks higher (81.4 vs 46.8 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 MacDonough School and Voluntown Elementary School?
About 66 km in a straight line, between Middletown and Voluntown in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
MacDonough School: 218. Voluntown Elementary School: 216. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do MacDonough School and Voluntown Elementary School rank in Connecticut?
MacDonough School is 430th of 596 and Voluntown Elementary School is 170th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).