Hamden High School vs Shepherd Glen School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.3 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
Shepherd Glen School
Hamden · Public elementary · Grades K–6
303 students
| Measure | Hamden High School Hamden, Connecticut | Shepherd Glen School Hamden, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #108 of 180 | #385 of 596 |
| National rank | #8131 of 16,910 | #21832 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,609 | 303 |
| Enrollment | 1,609 | 303 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.9% | 56.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 47% |
| city | Hamden | Hamden |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shepherd Glen School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.8 vs 51.0).
- •Shepherd Glen School does better on math proficiency (47% 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 56.1%).
- •Shepherd Glen School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.5).
- •Hamden High School is the larger school with 1,609 students compared with 303.
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 Shepherd Glen School?
On the Success Index (US), Shepherd Glen 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 Shepherd Glen School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Hamden and Hamden in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamden High School: 1,609. Shepherd Glen School: 303. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamden High School and Shepherd Glen School rank in Connecticut?
Hamden High School is 108th of 180 and Shepherd Glen School is 385th of 596 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).