Perry Hill Elementary School vs Sunnyside School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Perry Hill Elementary School
Shelton · Public middle · Grades 5–6
711 students
Sunnyside School
Shelton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
229 students
| Measure | Perry Hill Elementary School Shelton, Connecticut | Sunnyside School Shelton, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #78 of 178 | #289 of 596 |
| National rank | #1811 of 15,369 | #12466 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 711 | 229 |
| Enrollment | 711 | 229 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.2% | 51.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 67% |
| city | Shelton | Shelton |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Perry Hill Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.1 vs 68.4).
- •Sunnyside School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 61%).
- •Perry Hill Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 67%).
- •Perry Hill Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.2% vs 51.1%).
- •Perry Hill Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.4).
- •Perry Hill Elementary School is the larger school with 711 students compared with 229.
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 Perry Hill Elementary School better than Sunnyside School?
On the Success Index (US), Perry Hill Elementary School ranks higher (78.1 vs 68.4 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 Perry Hill Elementary School and Sunnyside School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Shelton and Shelton in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Perry Hill Elementary School: 711. Sunnyside School: 229. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Perry Hill Elementary School and Sunnyside School rank in Connecticut?
Perry Hill Elementary School is 78th of 178 and Sunnyside School is 289th of 596 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).