Sherman School vs Sunnyside School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 47 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sherman School
Sherman · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
229 students
Sunnyside School
Shelton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
229 students
| Measure | Sherman School Sherman, Connecticut | Sunnyside School Shelton, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #205 of 596 | #289 of 596 |
| National rank | #5512 of 50,301 | #12466 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 229 | 229 |
| Enrollment | 229 | 229 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.1% | 51.1% |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| city | Sherman | Shelton |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sherman School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.1 vs 68.4).
- •Sunnyside School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Sunnyside School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Sherman School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.1% vs 51.1%).
- •Sherman School does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 16.4).
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 Sherman School better than Sunnyside School?
On the Success Index (US), Sherman School ranks higher (79.1 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 Sherman School and Sunnyside School?
About 47 km in a straight line, between Sherman and Shelton in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sherman School: 229. Sunnyside School: 229. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sherman School and Sunnyside School rank in Connecticut?
Sherman School is 205th of 596 and Sunnyside School is 289th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).