Doolittle School vs Highland School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Doolittle School
Cheshire · Public elementary · Grades K–6
529 students
Highland School
Cheshire · Public elementary · Grades K–6
899 students
| Measure | Doolittle School Cheshire, Connecticut | Highland School Cheshire, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #129 of 596 | #107 of 596 |
| National rank | #2513 of 50,301 | #1505 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 529 | 899 |
| Enrollment | 529 | 899 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.3% | 17.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 77% |
| city | Cheshire | Cheshire |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.4 vs 84.8).
- •Highland School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 71%).
- •Highland School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 78%).
- •Highland School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.7% vs 19.3%).
- •Doolittle School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.0).
- •Highland School is the larger school with 899 students compared with 529.
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 Doolittle School better than Highland School?
On the Success Index (US), Highland School ranks higher (87.4 vs 84.8 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 Doolittle School and Highland School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Cheshire and Cheshire in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Doolittle School: 529. Highland School: 899. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Doolittle School and Highland School rank in Connecticut?
Doolittle School is 129th of 596 and Highland School is 107th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).