Haddam-Killingworth High School vs Sport and Medical Sciences Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Connecticut, United States, 33 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
Sport and Medical Sciences Academy
Hartford · Public high · Grades 6–12
463 students
| Measure | Haddam-Killingworth High School Higganum, Connecticut | Sport and Medical Sciences Academy Hartford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #25 of 180 | #161 of 180 |
| National rank | #597 of 16,910 | #14622 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 466 | 463 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 463 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.7% | 84.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 24% |
| city | Higganum | Hartford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Haddam-Killingworth High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.5 vs 23.8).
- •Haddam-Killingworth High School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 24%).
- •Haddam-Killingworth High School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 32%).
- •Haddam-Killingworth High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.7% vs 84.2%).
- •Haddam-Killingworth High School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 15.4).
- •Haddam-Killingworth High School is the larger school with 466 students compared with 463.
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 Sport and Medical Sciences Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Haddam-Killingworth High School ranks higher (85.5 vs 23.8 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 Sport and Medical Sciences Academy?
About 33 km in a straight line, between Higganum and Hartford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Haddam-Killingworth High School: 466. Sport and Medical Sciences Academy: 463. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Haddam-Killingworth High School and Sport and Medical Sciences Academy rank in Connecticut?
Haddam-Killingworth High School is 25th of 180 and Sport and Medical Sciences Academy is 161st of 180 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).