Nichols School vs Second Hill Lane School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nichols School
Stratford · Public elementary · Grades K–6
418 students
Second Hill Lane School
Stratford · Public elementary · Grades K–6
610 students
| Measure | Nichols School Stratford, Connecticut | Second Hill Lane School Stratford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #473 of 596 | #363 of 596 |
| National rank | #31748 of 50,301 | #20234 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 418 | 610 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 610 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.8% | 49.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 48% |
| city | Stratford | Stratford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Second Hill Lane School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.1 vs 40.3).
- •Second Hill Lane School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 35%).
- •Second Hill Lane School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 40%).
- •Second Hill Lane School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.5% vs 49.8%).
- •Second Hill Lane School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.5).
- •Second Hill Lane School is the larger school with 610 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 Nichols School better than Second Hill Lane School?
On the Success Index (US), Second Hill Lane School ranks higher (57.1 vs 40.3 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 Nichols School and Second Hill Lane School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Stratford and Stratford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nichols School: 418. Second Hill Lane School: 610. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nichols School and Second Hill Lane School rank in Connecticut?
Nichols School is 473rd of 596 and Second Hill Lane School is 363rd of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).