Cheshire High School vs Highland School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cheshire High School
Cheshire · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,208 students
Highland School
Cheshire · Public elementary · Grades K–6
899 students
| Measure | Cheshire High School Cheshire, Connecticut | Highland School Cheshire, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #23 of 180 | #107 of 596 |
| National rank | #557 of 16,910 | #1505 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,208 | 899 |
| Enrollment | 1,208 | 899 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.7% | 17.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 77% |
| city | Cheshire | Cheshire |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.4 vs 85.9).
- •Highland School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 64%).
- •Cheshire High School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 81%).
- •Cheshire High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.7% vs 17.7%).
- •Cheshire High School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.0).
- •Cheshire High School is the larger school with 1,208 students compared with 899.
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 Cheshire High School better than Highland School?
On the Success Index (US), Highland School ranks higher (87.4 vs 85.9 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 Cheshire High School and Highland School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Cheshire and Cheshire in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cheshire High School: 1,208. Highland School: 899. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cheshire High School and Highland School rank in Connecticut?
Cheshire High School is 23rd of 180 and Highland School is 107th of 596 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).