Sprague School vs Wilby High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sprague School
Waterbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
344 students
Wilby High School
Waterbury · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,196 students
| Measure | Sprague School Waterbury, Connecticut | Wilby High School Waterbury, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #552 of 596 | #176 of 180 |
| National rank | #44425 of 50,301 | #16218 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 344 | 1,196 |
| Enrollment | 344 | 1,196 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.7% | 84.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 2% |
| city | Waterbury | Waterbury |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sprague School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.7 vs 14.0).
- •Sprague School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 2%).
- •Sprague School does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 17%).
- •Wilby High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.9% vs 88.7%).
- •Sprague School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.6).
- •Wilby High School is the larger school with 1,196 students compared with 344.
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 Sprague School better than Wilby High School?
On the Success Index (US), Sprague School ranks higher (20.7 vs 14.0 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 Sprague School and Wilby High School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Waterbury and Waterbury in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sprague School: 344. Wilby High School: 1,196. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sprague School and Wilby High School rank in Connecticut?
Sprague School is 552nd of 596 and Wilby High School is 176th of 180 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).