Dunbar Hill School vs Hamden High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.6 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
Hamden High School
Hamden · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,609 students
| Measure | Dunbar Hill School Hamden, Connecticut | Hamden High School Hamden, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #437 of 596 | #108 of 180 |
| National rank | #27813 of 50,301 | #8131 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 271 | 1,609 |
| Enrollment | 271 | 1,609 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.7% | 46.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 33% |
| city | Hamden | Hamden |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hamden High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.0 vs 46.1).
- •Dunbar Hill School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 33%).
- •Hamden High School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 42%).
- •Hamden High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.9% vs 51.7%).
- •Dunbar Hill School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.5).
- •Hamden High School is the larger school with 1,609 students compared with 271.
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 Hamden High School?
On the Success Index (US), Hamden High School ranks higher (51.0 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 Hamden High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Hamden and Hamden in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dunbar Hill School: 271. Hamden High School: 1,609. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dunbar Hill School and Hamden High School rank in Connecticut?
Dunbar Hill School is 437th of 596 and Hamden High School is 108th of 180 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).