Brien McMahon High School vs Glastonbury High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Connecticut, United States, 98 km 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
Glastonbury High School
Glastonbury · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,737 students
| Measure | Brien McMahon High School Norwalk, Connecticut | Glastonbury High School Glastonbury, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #124 of 180 | #21 of 180 |
| National rank | #10063 of 16,910 | #530 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,739 | 1,737 |
| Enrollment | 1,739 | 1,737 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50% | 15.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 74% |
| city | Norwalk | Glastonbury |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glastonbury High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.2 vs 43.5).
- •Glastonbury High School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 30%).
- •Glastonbury High School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 49%).
- •Glastonbury High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.8% vs 50%).
- •Glastonbury High School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.7).
- •Brien McMahon High School is the larger school with 1,739 students compared with 1,737.
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 Glastonbury High School?
On the Success Index (US), Glastonbury High School ranks higher (86.2 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 Glastonbury High School?
About 98 km in a straight line, between Norwalk and Glastonbury in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brien McMahon High School: 1,739. Glastonbury High School: 1,737. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brien McMahon High School and Glastonbury High School rank in Connecticut?
Brien McMahon High School is 124th of 180 and Glastonbury High School is 21st of 180 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).