Orchard Hill School vs Philip R. Smith School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orchard Hill School
South Windsor · Public elementary · Grades K–5
623 students
Philip R. Smith School
South Windsor · Public elementary · Grades K–5
468 students
| Measure | Orchard Hill School South Windsor, Connecticut | Philip R. Smith School South Windsor, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #71 of 596 | #58 of 596 |
| National rank | #876 of 50,301 | #740 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 623 | 468 |
| Enrollment | 623 | 468 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.7% | 18.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 77% |
| city | South Windsor | South Windsor |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (89.6 vs 90.2).
- •Orchard Hill School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 77%).
- •Orchard Hill School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 82%).
- •Philip R. Smith School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.6% vs 19.7%).
- •Philip R. Smith School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.3).
- •Orchard Hill School is the larger school with 623 students compared with 468.
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 Orchard Hill School better than Philip R. Smith 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 Orchard Hill School and Philip R. Smith School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between South Windsor and South Windsor in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Orchard Hill School: 623. Philip R. Smith School: 468. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Orchard Hill School and Philip R. Smith School rank in Connecticut?
Orchard Hill School is 71st of 596 and Philip R. Smith School is 58th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).