Burr District Elementary School vs Haddam-Killingworth High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burr District Elementary School
Higganum · Public elementary · Grades K–3
278 students
Haddam-Killingworth High School
Higganum · Public high · Grades 9–12
466 students
| Measure | Burr District Elementary School Higganum, Connecticut | Haddam-Killingworth High School Higganum, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #113 of 596 | #25 of 180 |
| National rank | #1738 of 50,301 | #597 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 278 | 466 |
| Enrollment | 278 | 466 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.1% | 13.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 57% |
| city | Higganum | Higganum |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burr District Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.7 vs 85.5).
- •Burr District Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Haddam-Killingworth High School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Haddam-Killingworth High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.7% vs 20.1%).
- •Haddam-Killingworth High School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 11.1).
- •Haddam-Killingworth High School is the larger school with 466 students compared with 278.
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 Burr District Elementary School better than Haddam-Killingworth High School?
On the Success Index (US), Burr District Elementary School ranks higher (86.7 vs 85.5 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 Burr District Elementary School and Haddam-Killingworth High School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Higganum and Higganum in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burr District Elementary School: 278. Haddam-Killingworth High School: 466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burr District Elementary School and Haddam-Killingworth High School rank in Connecticut?
Burr District Elementary School is 113th of 596 and Haddam-Killingworth High School is 25th of 180 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).