Southwest School vs Torringford School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southwest School
Torrington · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
289 students
Torringford School
Torrington · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
583 students
| Measure | Southwest School Torrington, Connecticut | Torringford School Torrington, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #444 of 596 | #395 of 596 |
| National rank | #28509 of 50,301 | #23576 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 289 | 583 |
| Enrollment | 289 | 583 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.2% | 63.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 47% |
| city | Torrington | Torrington |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Torringford School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.3 vs 45.2).
- •Torringford School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 34%).
- •Southwest School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 47%).
- •Torringford School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.1% vs 68.2%).
- •Southwest School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.1).
- •Torringford School is the larger school with 583 students compared with 289.
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 Southwest School better than Torringford School?
On the Success Index (US), Torringford School ranks higher (52.3 vs 45.2 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 Southwest School and Torringford School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Torrington and Torrington in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Southwest School: 289. Torringford School: 583. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Southwest School and Torringford School rank in Connecticut?
Southwest School is 444th of 596 and Torringford School is 395th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).