Guilford High School vs Guilford Lakes School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Guilford High School
Guilford · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,008 students
Guilford Lakes School
Guilford · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
369 students
| Measure | Guilford High School Guilford, Connecticut | Guilford Lakes School Guilford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #18 of 180 | #26 of 596 |
| National rank | #428 of 16,910 | #299 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 1,008 | 369 |
| Enrollment | 1,008 | 369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.6% | 13.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 82% |
| city | Guilford | Guilford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Guilford Lakes School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.9 vs 87.2).
- •Guilford Lakes School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 68%).
- •Guilford High School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 82%).
- •Guilford Lakes School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.3% vs 14.6%).
- •Guilford High School is the larger school with 1,008 students compared with 369.
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 Guilford High School better than Guilford Lakes School?
On the Success Index (US), Guilford Lakes School ranks higher (92.9 vs 87.2 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 Guilford High School and Guilford Lakes School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Guilford and Guilford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Guilford High School: 1,008. Guilford Lakes School: 369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Guilford High School and Guilford Lakes School rank in Connecticut?
Guilford High School is 18th of 180 and Guilford Lakes School is 26th of 596 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).