Alma E. Pagels School vs Joseph A. Foran High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alma E. Pagels School
West Haven · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
364 students
Joseph A. Foran High School
Milford · Public high · Grades 9–12
727 students
| Measure | Alma E. Pagels School West Haven, Connecticut | Joseph A. Foran High School Milford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #314 of 596 | #61 of 180 |
| National rank | #15423 of 50,301 | #2276 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 364 | 727 |
| Enrollment | 364 | 727 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.4% | 28.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 45% |
| city | West Haven | Milford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joseph A. Foran High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.3 vs 64.0).
- •Alma E. Pagels School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 45%).
- •Joseph A. Foran High School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 57%).
- •Joseph A. Foran High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.2% vs 54.4%).
- •Alma E. Pagels School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.4).
- •Joseph A. Foran High School is the larger school with 727 students compared with 364.
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 Alma E. Pagels School better than Joseph A. Foran High School?
On the Success Index (US), Joseph A. Foran High School ranks higher (74.3 vs 64.0 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 Alma E. Pagels School and Joseph A. Foran High School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between West Haven and Milford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alma E. Pagels School: 364. Joseph A. Foran High School: 727. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alma E. Pagels School and Joseph A. Foran High School rank in Connecticut?
Alma E. Pagels School is 314th of 596 and Joseph A. Foran High School is 61st of 180 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).