Brien McMahon High School vs Brookside Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 500 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brien McMahon High School
Norwalk · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,739 students
Brookside Elementary School
Norwalk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
408 students
| Measure | Brien McMahon High School Norwalk, Connecticut | Brookside Elementary School Norwalk, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #124 of 180 | #428 of 596 |
| National rank | #10063 of 16,910 | #27198 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,739 | 408 |
| Enrollment | 1,739 | 408 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50% | 60.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 42% |
| city | Norwalk | Norwalk |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brookside Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.9 vs 43.5).
- •Brookside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 30%).
- •Brien McMahon High School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 44%).
- •Brien McMahon High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50% vs 60.8%).
- •Brookside Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.7).
- •Brien McMahon High School is the larger school with 1,739 students compared with 408.
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 Brien McMahon High School better than Brookside Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Brookside Elementary School ranks higher (46.9 vs 43.5 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 Brien McMahon High School and Brookside Elementary School?
About 500 m in a straight line, between Norwalk and Norwalk in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brien McMahon High School: 1,739. Brookside Elementary School: 408. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brien McMahon High School and Brookside Elementary School rank in Connecticut?
Brien McMahon High School is 124th of 180 and Brookside Elementary School is 428th of 596 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).