Ledyard High School vs Preston Plains School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ledyard High School
Ledyard · Public high · Grades 9–12
731 students
Preston Plains School
Preston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
141 students
| Measure | Ledyard High School Ledyard, Connecticut | Preston Plains School Preston, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #78 of 180 | #95 of 178 |
| National rank | #3502 of 16,910 | #3196 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 731 | 141 |
| Enrollment | 731 | 141 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.9% | 32.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| city | Ledyard | Preston |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Preston Plains School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 69.2).
- •Preston Plains School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Ledyard High School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Ledyard High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.9% vs 32.6%).
- •Ledyard High School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.8).
- •Ledyard High School is the larger school with 731 students compared with 141.
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 Ledyard High School better than Preston Plains School?
On the Success Index (US), Preston Plains School ranks higher (70.7 vs 69.2 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 Ledyard High School and Preston Plains School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Ledyard and Preston in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ledyard High School: 731. Preston Plains School: 141. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ledyard High School and Preston Plains School rank in Connecticut?
Ledyard High School is 78th of 180 and Preston Plains School is 95th of 178 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).