Sunnyside School vs Turkey Hill School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sunnyside School
Shelton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
229 students
Turkey Hill School
Orange · Public elementary · Grades 1–6
297 students
| Measure | Sunnyside School Shelton, Connecticut | Turkey Hill School Orange, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #289 of 596 | #68 of 596 |
| National rank | #12466 of 50,301 | #860 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 1–6 |
| Students | 229 | 297 |
| Enrollment | 229 | 297 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.1% | 15.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| city | Shelton | Orange |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Turkey Hill School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.7 vs 68.4).
- •Turkey Hill School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Turkey Hill School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 67%).
- •Turkey Hill School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.5% vs 51.1%).
- •Turkey Hill School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 16.4).
- •Turkey Hill School is the larger school with 297 students compared with 229.
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 Sunnyside School better than Turkey Hill School?
On the Success Index (US), Turkey Hill School ranks higher (89.7 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 Sunnyside School and Turkey Hill School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Shelton and Orange in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sunnyside School: 229. Turkey Hill School: 297. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sunnyside School and Turkey Hill School rank in Connecticut?
Sunnyside School is 289th of 596 and Turkey Hill School is 68th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).