Reed School vs Waterbury Career Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Reed School
Waterbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
439 students
Waterbury Career Academy
Waterbury · Public high · Grades 9–12
709 students
| Measure | Reed School Waterbury, Connecticut | Waterbury Career Academy Waterbury, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #542 of 596 | #128 of 180 |
| National rank | #43174 of 50,301 | #10569 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 439 | 709 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 709 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.3% | 78% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 22% |
| city | Waterbury | Waterbury |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waterbury Career Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.6 vs 22.7).
- •Reed School does better on math proficiency (25% vs 22%).
- •Waterbury Career Academy does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 33%).
- •Waterbury Career Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78% vs 89.3%).
- •Waterbury Career Academy does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 15.1).
- •Waterbury Career Academy is the larger school with 709 students compared with 439.
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 Reed School better than Waterbury Career Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Waterbury Career Academy ranks higher (41.6 vs 22.7 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 Reed School and Waterbury Career Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Waterbury and Waterbury in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Reed School: 439. Waterbury Career Academy: 709. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Reed School and Waterbury Career Academy rank in Connecticut?
Reed School is 542nd of 596 and Waterbury Career Academy is 128th of 180 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).