Southington High School vs Walter A. Derynoski Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southington High School
Southington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,905 students
Walter A. Derynoski Elementary School
Southington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
549 students
| Measure | Southington High School Southington, Connecticut | Walter A. Derynoski Elementary School Southington, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 10% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #51 of 180 | #200 of 596 |
| National rank | #1700 of 16,910 | #5338 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,905 | 549 |
| Enrollment | 1,905 | 549 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.7% | 31.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 65% |
| city | Southington | Southington |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walter A. Derynoski Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.4 vs 77.2).
- •Walter A. Derynoski Elementary School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 55%).
- •Southington High School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 67%).
- •Southington High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.7% vs 31.7%).
- •Walter A. Derynoski Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.9).
- •Southington High School is the larger school with 1,905 students compared with 549.
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 Southington High School better than Walter A. Derynoski Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Walter A. Derynoski Elementary School ranks higher (79.4 vs 77.2 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 Southington High School and Walter A. Derynoski Elementary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Southington and Southington in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Southington High School: 1,905. Walter A. Derynoski Elementary School: 549. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Southington High School and Walter A. Derynoski Elementary School rank in Connecticut?
Southington High School is 51st of 180 and Walter A. Derynoski Elementary School is 200th of 596 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).