Cheshire High School vs Norton 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.
Cheshire High School
Cheshire ยท Public high ยท Grades 9โ12
1,208 students
Norton School
Cheshire ยท Public elementary ยท Grades Kโ6
412 students
| Measure | Cheshire High School Cheshire, Connecticut | Norton School Cheshire, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #23 of 180 | #61 of 596 |
| National rank | #557 of 16,910 | #765 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9โ12 | Grades Kโ6 |
| Students | 1,208 | 412 |
| Enrollment | 1,208 | 412 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.7% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 84% |
| city | Cheshire | Cheshire |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขNorton School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.1 vs 85.9).
- โขNorton School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 64%).
- โขNorton School does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 85%).
- โขNorton School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16% vs 16.7%).
- โขCheshire High School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.2).
- โขCheshire High School is the larger school with 1,208 students compared with 412.
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 Cheshire High School better than Norton School?
On the Success Index (US), Norton School ranks higher (90.1 vs 85.9 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 Cheshire High School and Norton School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Cheshire and Cheshire in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cheshire High School: 1,208. Norton School: 412. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cheshire High School and Norton School rank in Connecticut?
Cheshire High School is 23rd of 180 and Norton School is 61st of 596 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).