Barnard Environmental Magnet School vs James Hillhouse High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barnard Environmental Magnet School
New Haven · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
496 students
James Hillhouse High School
New Haven · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,124 students
| Measure | Barnard Environmental Magnet School New Haven, Connecticut | James Hillhouse High School New Haven, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #580 of 596 | #172 of 180 |
| National rank | #46803 of 50,301 | #15869 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 496 | 1,124 |
| Enrollment | 496 | 1,124 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.8% | 81.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 2.5% |
| city | New Haven | New Haven |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (16.6 vs 16.4).
- •Barnard Environmental Magnet School does better on math proficiency (11% vs 2.5%).
- •Barnard Environmental Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 17%).
- •Barnard Environmental Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.8% vs 81.4%).
- •James Hillhouse High School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.5).
- •James Hillhouse High School is the larger school with 1,124 students compared with 496.
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 Barnard Environmental Magnet School better than James Hillhouse High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Barnard Environmental Magnet School and James Hillhouse High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between New Haven and New Haven in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barnard Environmental Magnet School: 496. James Hillhouse High School: 1,124. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barnard Environmental Magnet School and James Hillhouse High School rank in Connecticut?
Barnard Environmental Magnet School is 580th of 596 and James Hillhouse High School is 172nd of 180 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).