Haddam-Killingworth High School vs Nathan Hale-Ray High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Connecticut, United States, 10 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Haddam-Killingworth High School
Higganum · Public high · Grades 9–12
466 students
Nathan Hale-Ray High School
Moodus · Public high · Grades 9–12
262 students
| Measure | Haddam-Killingworth High School Higganum, Connecticut | Nathan Hale-Ray High School Moodus, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #25 of 180 | #55 of 180 |
| National rank | #597 of 16,910 | #1946 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 466 | 262 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 262 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.7% | 29.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 7.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 42% |
| city | Higganum | Moodus |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Haddam-Killingworth High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.5 vs 76.0).
- •Haddam-Killingworth High School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Haddam-Killingworth High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.7% vs 29.4%).
- •Nathan Hale-Ray High School does better on students per teacher (7.9 vs 9.7).
- •Haddam-Killingworth High School is the larger school with 466 students compared with 262.
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 Haddam-Killingworth High School better than Nathan Hale-Ray High School?
On the Success Index (US), Haddam-Killingworth High School ranks higher (85.5 vs 76.0 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 Haddam-Killingworth High School and Nathan Hale-Ray High School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Higganum and Moodus in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Haddam-Killingworth High School: 466. Nathan Hale-Ray High School: 262. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Haddam-Killingworth High School and Nathan Hale-Ray High School rank in Connecticut?
Haddam-Killingworth High School is 25th of 180 and Nathan Hale-Ray High School is 55th of 180 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).