Ellington High School vs Hartford Public High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Connecticut, United States, 25 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ellington High School
Ellington · Public high · Grades 9–12
701 students
Hartford Public High School
Hartford · Public high · Grades 9–12
698 students
| Measure | Ellington High School Ellington, Connecticut | Hartford Public High School Hartford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #63 of 180 | #119 of 180 |
| National rank | #2335 of 16,910 | #9204 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 701 | 698 |
| Enrollment | 701 | 698 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22% | 78.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | – |
| Math proficiency | 42% | – |
| city | Ellington | Hartford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ellington High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.0 vs 46.9).
- •Ellington High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 78.2%).
- •Hartford Public High School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 10.3).
- •Ellington High School is the larger school with 701 students compared with 698.
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 Ellington High School better than Hartford Public High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ellington High School ranks higher (74.0 vs 46.9 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 Ellington High School and Hartford Public High School?
About 25 km in a straight line, between Ellington and Hartford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ellington High School: 701. Hartford Public High School: 698. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ellington High School and Hartford Public High School rank in Connecticut?
Ellington High School is 63rd of 180 and Hartford Public High School is 119th of 180 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).