Candlewood Lake Elementary School vs New Milford High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 8.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Candlewood Lake Elementary School
Brookfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,085 students
New Milford High School
New Milford · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,150 students
| Measure | Candlewood Lake Elementary School Brookfield, Connecticut | New Milford High School New Milford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #206 of 596 | #66 of 180 |
| National rank | #5533 of 50,301 | #2511 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,085 | 1,150 |
| Enrollment | 1,085 | 1,150 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 70% |
| Math proficiency | – | 49% |
| city | Brookfield | New Milford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Candlewood Lake Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.0 vs 73.3).
- •Candlewood Lake Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24% vs 28%).
- •New Milford High School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.4).
- •New Milford High School is the larger school with 1,150 students compared with 1,085.
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 Candlewood Lake Elementary School better than New Milford High School?
On the Success Index (US), Candlewood Lake Elementary School ranks higher (79.0 vs 73.3 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 Candlewood Lake Elementary School and New Milford High School?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Brookfield and New Milford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Candlewood Lake Elementary School: 1,085. New Milford High School: 1,150. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Candlewood Lake Elementary School and New Milford High School rank in Connecticut?
Candlewood Lake Elementary School is 206th of 596 and New Milford High School is 66th of 180 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).