A. W. Cox School vs Daniel Hand High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 6.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
A. W. Cox School
Guilford · Public elementary · Grades K–4
255 students
Daniel Hand High School
Madison · Public high · Grades 9–12
751 students
| Measure | A. W. Cox School Guilford, Connecticut | Daniel Hand High School Madison, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #69 of 596 | #6 of 180 |
| National rank | #865 of 50,301 | #178 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 255 | 751 |
| Enrollment | 255 | 751 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.9% | 5.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 72% |
| city | Guilford | Madison |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Daniel Hand High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.2 vs 89.6).
- •Daniel Hand High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 77%).
- •Daniel Hand High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.5% vs 14.9%).
- •Daniel Hand High School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 10.2).
- •Daniel Hand High School is the larger school with 751 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 A. W. Cox School better than Daniel Hand High School?
On the Success Index (US), Daniel Hand High School ranks higher (91.2 vs 89.6 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 A. W. Cox School and Daniel Hand High School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Guilford and Madison in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A. W. Cox School: 255. Daniel Hand High School: 751. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A. W. Cox School and Daniel Hand High School rank in Connecticut?
A. W. Cox School is 69th of 596 and Daniel Hand High School is 6th of 180 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).