Chester Elementary School vs Haddam-Killingworth Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 9.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chester Elementary School
Chester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
198 students
Haddam-Killingworth Middle School
Killingworth · Public middle · Grades 6–8
423 students
| Measure | Chester Elementary School Chester, Connecticut | Haddam-Killingworth Middle School Killingworth, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #91 of 596 | #50 of 178 |
| National rank | #1168 of 50,301 | #814 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 198 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 198 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.3% | 15.6% |
| Students per teacher | – | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 58% |
| city | Chester | Killingworth |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chester Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.4 vs 84.5).
- •Chester Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 58%).
- •Chester Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 71%).
- •Haddam-Killingworth Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.6% vs 28.3%).
- •Haddam-Killingworth Middle School is the larger school with 423 students compared with 198.
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 Chester Elementary School better than Haddam-Killingworth Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Chester Elementary School ranks higher (88.4 vs 84.5 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 Chester Elementary School and Haddam-Killingworth Middle School?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Chester and Killingworth in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chester Elementary School: 198. Haddam-Killingworth Middle School: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chester Elementary School and Haddam-Killingworth Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Chester Elementary School is 91st of 596 and Haddam-Killingworth Middle School is 50th of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).