New Britain High School vs Smith Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Britain High School
New Britain · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,521 students
Smith Elementary School
New Britain · Public elementary · Grades K–5
461 students
| Measure | New Britain High School New Britain, Connecticut | Smith Elementary School New Britain, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #166 of 180 | #551 of 596 |
| National rank | #15190 of 16,910 | #43996 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,521 | 461 |
| Enrollment | 2,521 | 461 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.5% | 80.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 19% |
| city | New Britain | New Britain |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (20.5 vs 21.4).
- •Smith Elementary School does better on math proficiency (19% vs 13%).
- •New Britain High School does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 18%).
- •New Britain High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.5% vs 80.3%).
- •Smith Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 16.3).
- •New Britain High School is the larger school with 2,521 students compared with 461.
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 New Britain High School better than Smith Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are New Britain High School and Smith Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between New Britain and New Britain in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Britain High School: 2,521. Smith Elementary School: 461. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Britain High School and Smith Elementary School rank in Connecticut?
New Britain High School is 166th of 180 and Smith Elementary School is 551st of 596 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).