Bethany Community School vs Hill Central Music Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 15 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bethany Community School
Bethany · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
430 students
Hill Central Music Academy
New Haven · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
430 students
| Measure | Bethany Community School Bethany, Connecticut | Hill Central Music Academy New Haven, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #136 of 596 | #572 of 596 |
| National rank | #2778 of 50,301 | #46118 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 430 | 430 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 430 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.8% | 83.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 15% |
| city | Bethany | New Haven |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bethany Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.2 vs 17.9).
- •Bethany Community School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 15%).
- •Bethany Community School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 23%).
- •Bethany Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.8% vs 83.3%).
- •Bethany Community School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.8).
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 Bethany Community School better than Hill Central Music Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Bethany Community School ranks higher (84.2 vs 17.9 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 Bethany Community School and Hill Central Music Academy?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Bethany and New Haven in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethany Community School: 430. Hill Central Music Academy: 430. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethany Community School and Hill Central Music Academy rank in Connecticut?
Bethany Community School is 136th of 596 and Hill Central Music Academy is 572nd of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).