Dunbar Hill School vs Great Plain School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 42 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunbar Hill School
Hamden · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
271 students
Great Plain School
Danbury · Public elementary · Grades K–5
271 students
| Measure | Dunbar Hill School Hamden, Connecticut | Great Plain School Danbury, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #437 of 596 | #203 of 596 |
| National rank | #27813 of 50,301 | #5420 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 271 | 271 |
| Enrollment | 271 | 271 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.7% | 42.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 67% |
| city | Hamden | Danbury |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Great Plain School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.2 vs 46.1).
- •Great Plain School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 37%).
- •Great Plain School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 42%).
- •Great Plain School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.8% vs 51.7%).
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 Dunbar Hill School better than Great Plain School?
On the Success Index (US), Great Plain School ranks higher (79.2 vs 46.1 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 Dunbar Hill School and Great Plain School?
About 42 km in a straight line, between Hamden and Danbury in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dunbar Hill School: 271. Great Plain School: 271. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dunbar Hill School and Great Plain School rank in Connecticut?
Dunbar Hill School is 437th of 596 and Great Plain School is 203rd of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).