Hamden High School vs Hamden Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamden High School
Hamden · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,609 students
Hamden Middle School
Hamden · Public middle · Grades 7–8
845 students
| Measure | Hamden High School Hamden, Connecticut | Hamden Middle School Hamden, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #108 of 180 | #123 of 178 |
| National rank | #8131 of 16,910 | #6601 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,609 | 845 |
| Enrollment | 1,609 | 845 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.9% | 48.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 40% |
| city | Hamden | Hamden |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hamden Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.8 vs 51.0).
- •Hamden Middle School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 33%).
- •Hamden High School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 47%).
- •Hamden High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.9% vs 48.8%).
- •Hamden Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.5).
- •Hamden High School is the larger school with 1,609 students compared with 845.
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 Hamden High School better than Hamden Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hamden Middle School ranks higher (54.8 vs 51.0 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 Hamden High School and Hamden Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Hamden and Hamden in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamden High School: 1,609. Hamden Middle School: 845. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamden High School and Hamden Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Hamden High School is 108th of 180 and Hamden Middle School is 123rd of 178 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).