Hamden High School vs Ridge Hill School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 3.1 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
Ridge Hill School
Hamden · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
321 students
| Measure | Hamden High School Hamden, Connecticut | Ridge Hill School Hamden, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #108 of 180 | #403 of 596 |
| National rank | #8131 of 16,910 | #24353 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 1,609 | 321 |
| Enrollment | 1,609 | 321 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.9% | 46.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 42% |
| city | Hamden | Hamden |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (51.0 vs 51.2).
- •Ridge Hill School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 33%).
- •Hamden High School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 42%).
- •Ridge Hill School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.4% vs 46.9%).
- •Ridge Hill School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.5).
- •Hamden High School is the larger school with 1,609 students compared with 321.
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 Ridge Hill School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hamden High School and Ridge Hill School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Hamden and Hamden in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamden High School: 1,609. Ridge Hill School: 321. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamden High School and Ridge Hill School rank in Connecticut?
Hamden High School is 108th of 180 and Ridge Hill School is 403rd of 596 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).