Ridge Hill School vs Wilbur Cross High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ridge Hill School
Hamden · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
321 students
Wilbur Cross High School
New Haven · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,742 students
| Measure | Ridge Hill School Hamden, Connecticut | Wilbur Cross High School New Haven, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #403 of 596 | #165 of 180 |
| National rank | #24353 of 50,301 | #15006 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 321 | 1,742 |
| Enrollment | 321 | 1,742 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.4% | 75.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 9% |
| city | Hamden | New Haven |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridge Hill School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.2 vs 21.7).
- •Ridge Hill School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 9%).
- •Ridge Hill School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 30%).
- •Ridge Hill School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.4% vs 75.7%).
- •Ridge Hill School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.7).
- •Wilbur Cross High School is the larger school with 1,742 students compared with 321.
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 Ridge Hill School better than Wilbur Cross High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ridge Hill School ranks higher (51.2 vs 21.7 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 Ridge Hill School and Wilbur Cross High School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Hamden and New Haven in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ridge Hill School: 321. Wilbur Cross High School: 1,742. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ridge Hill School and Wilbur Cross High School rank in Connecticut?
Ridge Hill School is 403rd of 596 and Wilbur Cross High School is 165th of 180 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).