Church Street School vs Hamden 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.
Church Street School
Hamden · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
334 students
Hamden High School
Hamden · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,609 students
| Measure | Church Street School Hamden, Connecticut | Hamden High School Hamden, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #532 of 596 | #108 of 180 |
| National rank | #41747 of 50,301 | #8131 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 334 | 1,609 |
| Enrollment | 334 | 1,609 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.8% | 46.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 33% |
| city | Hamden | Hamden |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hamden High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.0 vs 24.9).
- •Hamden High School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 17%).
- •Hamden High School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 27%).
- •Hamden High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.9% vs 60.8%).
- •Hamden High School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.2).
- •Hamden High School is the larger school with 1,609 students compared with 334.
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 Church Street School better than Hamden High School?
On the Success Index (US), Hamden High School ranks higher (51.0 vs 24.9 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 Church Street School and Hamden High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Hamden and Hamden in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Church Street School: 334. Hamden High School: 1,609. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Church Street School and Hamden High School rank in Connecticut?
Church Street School is 532nd of 596 and Hamden High School is 108th of 180 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).