Highcrest School vs West Hill School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highcrest School
Wethersfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
429 students
West Hill School
Rocky Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
392 students
| Measure | Highcrest School Wethersfield, Connecticut | West Hill School Rocky Hill, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #180 of 596 | #35 of 596 |
| National rank | #4657 of 50,301 | #384 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 429 | 392 |
| Enrollment | 429 | 392 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.9% | 17.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 80% |
| city | Wethersfield | Rocky Hill |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Hill School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.3 vs 80.6).
- •West Hill School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 65%).
- •West Hill School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 73%).
- •West Hill School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.3% vs 18.9%).
- •West Hill School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 14.3).
- •Highcrest School is the larger school with 429 students compared with 392.
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 Highcrest School better than West Hill School?
On the Success Index (US), West Hill School ranks higher (92.3 vs 80.6 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 Highcrest School and West Hill School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Wethersfield and Rocky Hill in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highcrest School: 429. West Hill School: 392. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highcrest School and West Hill School rank in Connecticut?
Highcrest School is 180th of 596 and West Hill School is 35th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).