James Hillhouse High School vs Wethersfield High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Connecticut, United States, 48 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Hillhouse High School
New Haven · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,124 students
Wethersfield High School
Wethersfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,146 students
| Measure | James Hillhouse High School New Haven, Connecticut | Wethersfield High School Wethersfield, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #172 of 180 | #81 of 180 |
| National rank | #15869 of 16,910 | #3625 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,124 | 1,146 |
| Enrollment | 1,124 | 1,146 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.4% | 25.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 46% |
| city | New Haven | Wethersfield |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wethersfield High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.8 vs 16.4).
- •Wethersfield High School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 2.5%).
- •Wethersfield High School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 17%).
- •Wethersfield High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.9% vs 81.4%).
- •James Hillhouse High School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 13.8).
- •Wethersfield High School is the larger school with 1,146 students compared with 1,124.
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 James Hillhouse High School better than Wethersfield High School?
On the Success Index (US), Wethersfield High School ranks higher (68.8 vs 16.4 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 James Hillhouse High School and Wethersfield High School?
About 48 km in a straight line, between New Haven and Wethersfield in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Hillhouse High School: 1,124. Wethersfield High School: 1,146. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Hillhouse High School and Wethersfield High School rank in Connecticut?
James Hillhouse High School is 172nd of 180 and Wethersfield High School is 81st of 180 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).