Brien McMahon High School vs Side By Side Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.6 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
Side By Side Charter School
Norwalk · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
236 students
| Measure | Brien McMahon High School Norwalk, Connecticut | Side By Side Charter School Norwalk, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #124 of 180 | #402 of 596 |
| National rank | #10063 of 16,910 | #24294 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,739 | 236 |
| Enrollment | 1,739 | 236 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50% | 60.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 52% |
| city | Norwalk | Norwalk |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Side By Side Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.3 vs 43.5).
- •Side By Side Charter School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 30%).
- •Side By Side Charter School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 49%).
- •Brien McMahon High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50% vs 60.6%).
- •Brien McMahon High School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.9).
- •Brien McMahon High School is the larger school with 1,739 students compared with 236.
- •Brien McMahon High School is a public school while Side By Side Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Side By Side Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Side By Side Charter School ranks higher (51.3 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 Side By Side Charter School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Norwalk and Norwalk in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brien McMahon High School: 1,739. Side By Side Charter School: 236. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brien McMahon High School and Side By Side Charter School rank in Connecticut?
Brien McMahon High School is 124th of 180 and Side By Side Charter School is 402nd of 596 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).