Lillie B. Haynes School vs The Friendship School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 6.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lillie B. Haynes School
Niantic · Public elementary · Grades K–4
365 students
The Friendship School
Waterford · Public other · Grades PK–PK
460 students
| Measure | Lillie B. Haynes School Niantic, Connecticut | The Friendship School Waterford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #88 of 596 | – |
| National rank | #1124 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 365 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 365 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.8% | 66.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | – |
| Math proficiency | 82% | – |
| city | Niantic | Waterford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lillie B. Haynes School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.8% vs 66.7%).
- •Lillie B. Haynes School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 17.7).
- •The Friendship School is the larger school with 460 students compared with 365.
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 Lillie B. Haynes School better than The Friendship School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lillie B. Haynes School and The Friendship School?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Niantic and Waterford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lillie B. Haynes School: 365. The Friendship School: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lillie B. Haynes School and The Friendship School rank in Connecticut?
Lillie B. Haynes School is 88th of 596 and The Friendship School is unranked among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).