Henry James Memorial School vs Latimer Lane School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henry James Memorial School
Simsbury · Public middle · Grades 7–8
685 students
Latimer Lane School
Weatogue · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
483 students
| Measure | Henry James Memorial School Simsbury, Connecticut | Latimer Lane School Weatogue, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #24 of 178 | #172 of 596 |
| National rank | #318 of 15,369 | #4313 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 685 | 483 |
| Enrollment | 685 | 483 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.1% | 16.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 65% |
| city | Simsbury | Weatogue |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Henry James Memorial School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.5 vs 81.2).
- •Henry James Memorial School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 65%).
- •Henry James Memorial School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 78%).
- •Latimer Lane School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.4% vs 17.1%).
- •Henry James Memorial School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.1).
- •Henry James Memorial School is the larger school with 685 students compared with 483.
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 Henry James Memorial School better than Latimer Lane School?
On the Success Index (US), Henry James Memorial School ranks higher (89.5 vs 81.2 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 Henry James Memorial School and Latimer Lane School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Simsbury and Weatogue in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Henry James Memorial School: 685. Latimer Lane School: 483. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Henry James Memorial School and Latimer Lane School rank in Connecticut?
Henry James Memorial School is 24th of 178 and Latimer Lane School is 172nd of 596 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).