Gallup Hill School vs Preston Plains School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 6.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gallup Hill School
Ledyard · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
592 students
Preston Plains School
Preston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
141 students
| Measure | Gallup Hill School Ledyard, Connecticut | Preston Plains School Preston, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #349 of 596 | #95 of 178 |
| National rank | #18576 of 50,301 | #3196 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 592 | 141 |
| Enrollment | 592 | 141 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.7% | 32.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| city | Ledyard | Preston |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Preston Plains School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 59.4).
- •Preston Plains School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Preston Plains School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Gallup Hill School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.7% vs 32.6%).
- •Gallup Hill School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.8).
- •Gallup Hill School is the larger school with 592 students compared with 141.
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 Gallup Hill School better than Preston Plains School?
On the Success Index (US), Preston Plains School ranks higher (70.7 vs 59.4 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 Gallup Hill School and Preston Plains School?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Ledyard and Preston in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gallup Hill School: 592. Preston Plains School: 141. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gallup Hill School and Preston Plains School rank in Connecticut?
Gallup Hill School is 349th of 596 and Preston Plains School is 95th of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).