Philip R. Smith School vs Skinner Road School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Philip R. Smith School
South Windsor · Public elementary · Grades K–5
468 students
Skinner Road School
Vernon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
340 students
| Measure | Philip R. Smith School South Windsor, Connecticut | Skinner Road School Vernon, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #58 of 596 | #331 of 596 |
| National rank | #740 of 50,301 | #17092 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 468 | 340 |
| Enrollment | 468 | 340 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.6% | 52.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 42% |
| city | South Windsor | Vernon |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Philip R. Smith School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.2 vs 61.6).
- •Philip R. Smith School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 42%).
- •Philip R. Smith School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 62%).
- •Philip R. Smith School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.6% vs 52.6%).
- •Skinner Road School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.3).
- •Philip R. Smith School is the larger school with 468 students compared with 340.
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 Philip R. Smith School better than Skinner Road School?
On the Success Index (US), Philip R. Smith School ranks higher (90.2 vs 61.6 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 Philip R. Smith School and Skinner Road School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between South Windsor and Vernon in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Philip R. Smith School: 468. Skinner Road School: 340. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Philip R. Smith School and Skinner Road School rank in Connecticut?
Philip R. Smith School is 58th of 596 and Skinner Road School is 331st of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).