Pathways Academy of Technology and Design vs Stafford High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Connecticut, United States, 37 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pathways Academy of Technology and Design
East Hartford · Public high · Grades 9–12
359 students
Stafford High School
Stafford Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
357 students
| Measure | Pathways Academy of Technology and Design East Hartford, Connecticut | Stafford High School Stafford Springs, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #152 of 180 | #74 of 180 |
| National rank | #13665 of 16,910 | #3033 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 359 | 357 |
| Enrollment | 359 | 357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.2% | 39.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 47% |
| city | East Hartford | Stafford Springs |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stafford High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.1 vs 28.5).
- •Stafford High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Stafford High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 42%).
- •Stafford High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.2% vs 80.2%).
- •Stafford High School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 17.1).
- •Pathways Academy of Technology and Design is the larger school with 359 students compared with 357.
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 Pathways Academy of Technology and Design better than Stafford High School?
On the Success Index (US), Stafford High School ranks higher (71.1 vs 28.5 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 Pathways Academy of Technology and Design and Stafford High School?
About 37 km in a straight line, between East Hartford and Stafford Springs in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pathways Academy of Technology and Design: 359. Stafford High School: 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pathways Academy of Technology and Design and Stafford High School rank in Connecticut?
Pathways Academy of Technology and Design is 152nd of 180 and Stafford High School is 74th of 180 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).