Morley School vs Smith School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Morley School
West Hartford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
301 students
Smith School
West Hartford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
342 students
| Measure | Morley School West Hartford, Connecticut | Smith School West Hartford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #41 of 596 | #237 of 596 |
| National rank | #485 of 50,301 | #7740 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 301 | 342 |
| Enrollment | 301 | 342 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.3% | 54.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 67% |
| city | West Hartford | West Hartford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Morley School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.5 vs 75.4).
- •Morley School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Morley School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Morley School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.3% vs 54.7%).
- •Smith School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.1).
- •Smith School is the larger school with 342 students compared with 301.
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 Morley School better than Smith School?
On the Success Index (US), Morley School ranks higher (91.5 vs 75.4 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 Morley School and Smith School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between West Hartford and West Hartford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Morley School: 301. Smith School: 342. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Morley School and Smith School rank in Connecticut?
Morley School is 41st of 596 and Smith School is 237th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).