John Barry School vs Nathan Hale School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Barry School
Meriden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
418 students
Nathan Hale School
Meriden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
485 students
| Measure | John Barry School Meriden, Connecticut | Nathan Hale School Meriden, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #405 of 596 | #433 of 596 |
| National rank | #24468 of 50,301 | #27628 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 418 | 485 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 485 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.8% | 76.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 43% |
| city | Meriden | Meriden |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Barry School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.0 vs 46.4).
- •John Barry School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 43%).
- •John Barry School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 57%).
- •Nathan Hale School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.1% vs 86.8%).
- •John Barry School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.6).
- •Nathan Hale School is the larger school with 485 students compared with 418.
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 John Barry School better than Nathan Hale School?
On the Success Index (US), John Barry School ranks higher (51.0 vs 46.4 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 John Barry School and Nathan Hale School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Meriden and Meriden in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Barry School: 418. Nathan Hale School: 485. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Barry School and Nathan Hale School rank in Connecticut?
John Barry School is 405th of 596 and Nathan Hale School is 433rd of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).