Highland School vs Parker Farms School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland School
Wallingford · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
292 students
Parker Farms School
Wallingford · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
268 students
| Measure | Highland School Wallingford, Connecticut | Parker Farms School Wallingford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #185 of 596 | #333 of 596 |
| National rank | #4773 of 50,301 | #17451 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 2–5 |
| Students | 292 | 268 |
| Enrollment | 292 | 268 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.7% | 47.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 52% |
| Math proficiency | – | 49% |
| city | Wallingford | Wallingford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.4 vs 61.1).
- •Highland School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.7% vs 47.4%).
- •Parker Farms School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.7).
- •Highland School is the larger school with 292 students compared with 268.
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 Highland School better than Parker Farms School?
On the Success Index (US), Highland School ranks higher (80.4 vs 61.1 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 Highland School and Parker Farms School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Wallingford and Wallingford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland School: 292. Parker Farms School: 268. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland School and Parker Farms School rank in Connecticut?
Highland School is 185th of 596 and Parker Farms School is 333rd of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).