Dag Hammarskjold Middle School vs Pond Hill School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dag Hammarskjold Middle School
Wallingford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
593 students
Pond Hill School
Wallingford · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
267 students
| Measure | Dag Hammarskjold Middle School Wallingford, Connecticut | Pond Hill School Wallingford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #115 of 178 | #306 of 596 |
| National rank | #5564 of 15,369 | #14673 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 593 | 267 |
| Enrollment | 593 | 267 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.4% | 40.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 46% |
| city | Wallingford | Wallingford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pond Hill School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.2 vs 59.6).
- •Pond Hill School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 35%).
- •Pond Hill School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 52%).
- •Dag Hammarskjold Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.4% vs 40.1%).
- •Pond Hill School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 11.0).
- •Dag Hammarskjold Middle School is the larger school with 593 students compared with 267.
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 Dag Hammarskjold Middle School better than Pond Hill School?
On the Success Index (US), Pond Hill School ranks higher (65.2 vs 59.6 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 Dag Hammarskjold Middle School and Pond Hill School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Wallingford and Wallingford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dag Hammarskjold Middle School: 593. Pond Hill School: 267. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dag Hammarskjold Middle School and Pond Hill School rank in Connecticut?
Dag Hammarskjold Middle School is 115th of 178 and Pond Hill School is 306th of 596 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).