Frank Ward Strong School vs Haddam-Killingworth High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 9.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frank Ward Strong School
Durham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
319 students
Haddam-Killingworth High School
Higganum · Public high · Grades 9–12
466 students
| Measure | Frank Ward Strong School Durham, Connecticut | Haddam-Killingworth High School Higganum, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #36 of 178 | #25 of 180 |
| National rank | #534 of 15,369 | #597 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 319 | 466 |
| Enrollment | 319 | 466 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.2% | 13.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 57% |
| city | Durham | Higganum |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frank Ward Strong School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.2 vs 85.5).
- •Frank Ward Strong School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 57%).
- •Haddam-Killingworth High School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 70%).
- •Haddam-Killingworth High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.7% vs 17.2%).
- •Haddam-Killingworth High School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 10.6).
- •Haddam-Killingworth High School is the larger school with 466 students compared with 319.
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 Frank Ward Strong School better than Haddam-Killingworth High School?
On the Success Index (US), Frank Ward Strong School ranks higher (87.2 vs 85.5 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 Frank Ward Strong School and Haddam-Killingworth High School?
About 9.8 km in a straight line, between Durham and Higganum in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frank Ward Strong School: 319. Haddam-Killingworth High School: 466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frank Ward Strong School and Haddam-Killingworth High School rank in Connecticut?
Frank Ward Strong School is 36th of 178 and Haddam-Killingworth High School is 25th of 180 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).