Great Neck Elementary School vs Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Neck Elementary School
Waterford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
309 students
Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School
New London · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
445 students
| Measure | Great Neck Elementary School Waterford, Connecticut | Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School New London, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #79 of 596 | #451 of 596 |
| National rank | #985 of 50,301 | #29340 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 309 | 445 |
| Enrollment | 309 | 445 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.1% | 77.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 8.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 34% |
| city | Waterford | New London |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Great Neck Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.1 vs 43.9).
- •Great Neck Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 34%).
- •Great Neck Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 46%).
- •Great Neck Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.1% vs 77.1%).
- •Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School does better on students per teacher (8.1 vs 10.3).
- •Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School is the larger school with 445 students compared with 309.
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 Great Neck Elementary School better than Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Great Neck Elementary School ranks higher (89.1 vs 43.9 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 Great Neck Elementary School and Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Waterford and New London in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Great Neck Elementary School: 309. Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School: 445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Great Neck Elementary School and Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School rank in Connecticut?
Great Neck Elementary School is 79th of 596 and Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School is 451st of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).