Hanover School vs Highland School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hanover School
Meriden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
456 students
Highland School
Wallingford · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
292 students
| Measure | Hanover School Meriden, Connecticut | Highland School Wallingford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #438 of 596 | #185 of 596 |
| National rank | #27960 of 50,301 | #4773 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 456 | 292 |
| Enrollment | 456 | 292 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.1% | 26.7% |
| Students per teacher | – | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | – |
| Math proficiency | 41% | – |
| city | Meriden | Wallingford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.4 vs 45.9).
- •Highland School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.7% vs 62.1%).
- •Hanover School is the larger school with 456 students compared with 292.
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 Hanover School better than Highland School?
On the Success Index (US), Highland School ranks higher (80.4 vs 45.9 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 Hanover School and Highland School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Meriden and Wallingford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hanover School: 456. Highland School: 292. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hanover School and Highland School rank in Connecticut?
Hanover School is 438th of 596 and Highland School is 185th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).