C. P. Smith School vs Colchester High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Vermont, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
C. P. Smith School
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
255 students
Colchester High School
Colchester · Public high · Grades 9–12
715 students
| Measure | C. P. Smith School Burlington, Vermont | Colchester High School Colchester, Vermont |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #53 of 184 | #7 of 48 |
| National rank | #11915 of 50,301 | #1325 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 255 | 715 |
| Enrollment | 255 | 715 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.1% | 28.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Burlington | Colchester |
| state | Vermont | Vermont |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colchester High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.6 vs 69.1).
- •Colchester High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.5% vs 43.1%).
- •Colchester High School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.8).
- •Colchester High School is the larger school with 715 students compared with 255.
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 C. P. Smith School better than Colchester High School?
On the Success Index (US), Colchester High School ranks higher (79.6 vs 69.1 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 C. P. Smith School and Colchester High School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Burlington and Colchester in Vermont.
Which has the better Enrollment?
C. P. Smith School: 255. Colchester High School: 715. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do C. P. Smith School and Colchester High School rank in Vermont?
C. P. Smith School is 53rd of 184 and Colchester High School is 7th of 48 among elementary schools in Vermont on the 2025 Success Index (US).