Ridge Hill School vs Worthington Hooker School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 3.0 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
Worthington Hooker School
New Haven · Public elementary · Grades K–8
420 students
| Measure | Ridge Hill School Hamden, Connecticut | Worthington Hooker School New Haven, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #403 of 596 | #248 of 596 |
| National rank | #24353 of 50,301 | #8488 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 321 | 420 |
| Enrollment | 321 | 420 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.4% | 36.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 69% |
| city | Hamden | New Haven |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Worthington Hooker School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.2 vs 51.2).
- •Worthington Hooker School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 42%).
- •Worthington Hooker School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 42%).
- •Worthington Hooker School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.4% vs 46.4%).
- •Ridge Hill School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 19.1).
- •Worthington Hooker School is the larger school with 420 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 Worthington Hooker School?
On the Success Index (US), Worthington Hooker School ranks higher (74.2 vs 51.2 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 Ridge Hill School and Worthington Hooker School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Hamden and New Haven in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ridge Hill School: 321. Worthington Hooker School: 420. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ridge Hill School and Worthington Hooker School rank in Connecticut?
Ridge Hill School is 403rd of 596 and Worthington Hooker School is 248th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).