New Britain High School vs Vance Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.3 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
Vance Elementary School
New Britain · Public elementary · Grades K–5
438 students
| Measure | New Britain High School New Britain, Connecticut | Vance Elementary School New Britain, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #166 of 180 | #571 of 596 |
| National rank | #15190 of 16,910 | #46092 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,521 | 438 |
| Enrollment | 2,521 | 438 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.5% | 77.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 11% |
| city | New Britain | New Britain |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Britain High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.5 vs 18.0).
- •New Britain High School does better on math proficiency (13% vs 11%).
- •New Britain High School does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 20%).
- •New Britain High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.5% vs 77.6%).
- •Vance Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.3).
- •New Britain High School is the larger school with 2,521 students compared with 438.
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 Vance Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), New Britain High School ranks higher (20.5 vs 18.0 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 New Britain High School and Vance Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between New Britain and New Britain in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Britain High School: 2,521. Vance Elementary School: 438. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Britain High School and Vance Elementary School rank in Connecticut?
New Britain High School is 166th of 180 and Vance Elementary School is 571st of 596 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).