Barack H. Obama Magnet University School vs James Hillhouse High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barack H. Obama Magnet University School
New Haven · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
343 students
James Hillhouse High School
New Haven · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,124 students
| Measure | Barack H. Obama Magnet University School New Haven, Connecticut | James Hillhouse High School New Haven, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #516 of 596 | #172 of 180 |
| National rank | #39175 of 50,301 | #15869 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 343 | 1,124 |
| Enrollment | 343 | 1,124 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.3% | 81.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 2.5% |
| city | New Haven | New Haven |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barack H. Obama Magnet University School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.0 vs 16.4).
- •Barack H. Obama Magnet University School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 2.5%).
- •Barack H. Obama Magnet University School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Barack H. Obama Magnet University School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.3% vs 81.4%).
- •Barack H. Obama Magnet University School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.4).
- •James Hillhouse High School is the larger school with 1,124 students compared with 343.
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 Barack H. Obama Magnet University School better than James Hillhouse High School?
On the Success Index (US), Barack H. Obama Magnet University School ranks higher (29.0 vs 16.4 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 Barack H. Obama Magnet University School and James Hillhouse High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between New Haven and New Haven in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barack H. Obama Magnet University School: 343. James Hillhouse High School: 1,124. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barack H. Obama Magnet University School and James Hillhouse High School rank in Connecticut?
Barack H. Obama Magnet University School is 516th of 596 and James Hillhouse High School is 172nd of 180 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).