Oakdale School vs Thomas W. Mahan School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 7.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oakdale School
Oakdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
271 students
Thomas W. Mahan School
Norwich · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
257 students
| Measure | Oakdale School Oakdale, Connecticut | Thomas W. Mahan School Norwich, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #95 of 596 | #300 of 596 |
| National rank | #1193 of 50,301 | #13865 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 271 | 257 |
| Enrollment | 271 | 257 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.7% | 72.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 57% |
| city | Oakdale | Norwich |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oakdale School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.4 vs 66.4).
- •Oakdale School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 57%).
- •Oakdale School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Oakdale School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.7% vs 72.4%).
- •Oakdale School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 11.7).
- •Oakdale School is the larger school with 271 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 Oakdale School better than Thomas W. Mahan School?
On the Success Index (US), Oakdale School ranks higher (88.4 vs 66.4 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 Oakdale School and Thomas W. Mahan School?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Oakdale and Norwich in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oakdale School: 271. Thomas W. Mahan School: 257. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oakdale School and Thomas W. Mahan School rank in Connecticut?
Oakdale School is 95th of 596 and Thomas W. Mahan School is 300th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).