James Hillhouse High School vs Wexler/Grant Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 810 m 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
Wexler/Grant Community School
New Haven · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
194 students
| Measure | James Hillhouse High School New Haven, Connecticut | Wexler/Grant Community School New Haven, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #172 of 180 | #559 of 596 |
| National rank | #15869 of 16,910 | #44870 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,124 | 194 |
| Enrollment | 1,124 | 194 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.4% | 91.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 12% |
| city | New Haven | New Haven |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wexler/Grant Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.0 vs 16.4).
- •Wexler/Grant Community School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 2.5%).
- •Wexler/Grant Community School does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 17%).
- •James Hillhouse High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.4% vs 91.8%).
- •Wexler/Grant Community School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 13.4).
- •James Hillhouse High School is the larger school with 1,124 students compared with 194.
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 Wexler/Grant Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Wexler/Grant Community School ranks higher (20.0 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 Wexler/Grant Community School?
About 810 m in a straight line, between New Haven and New Haven in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Hillhouse High School: 1,124. Wexler/Grant Community School: 194. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Hillhouse High School and Wexler/Grant Community School rank in Connecticut?
James Hillhouse High School is 172nd of 180 and Wexler/Grant Community School is 559th of 596 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).