Thomas W. Mahan School vs Veterans' Memorial School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Thomas W. Mahan School
Norwich · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
257 students
Veterans' Memorial School
Norwich · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
290 students
| Measure | Thomas W. Mahan School Norwich, Connecticut | Veterans' Memorial School Norwich, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #300 of 596 | #478 of 596 |
| National rank | #13865 of 50,301 | #32793 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 257 | 290 |
| Enrollment | 257 | 290 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.4% | 77.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 37% |
| city | Norwich | Norwich |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas W. Mahan School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.4 vs 38.8).
- •Thomas W. Mahan School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Thomas W. Mahan School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 42%).
- •Thomas W. Mahan School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.4% vs 77.2%).
- •Thomas W. Mahan School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.2).
- •Veterans' Memorial School is the larger school with 290 students compared with 257.
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 Thomas W. Mahan School better than Veterans' Memorial School?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas W. Mahan School ranks higher (66.4 vs 38.8 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 Thomas W. Mahan School and Veterans' Memorial School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Norwich and Norwich in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Thomas W. Mahan School: 257. Veterans' Memorial School: 290. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Thomas W. Mahan School and Veterans' Memorial School rank in Connecticut?
Thomas W. Mahan School is 300th of 596 and Veterans' Memorial School is 478th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).