Crosby High School vs South Windsor High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Connecticut, United States, 48 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crosby High School
Waterbury · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,453 students
South Windsor High School
South Windsor · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,442 students
| Measure | Crosby High School Waterbury, Connecticut | South Windsor High School South Windsor, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #178 of 180 | #37 of 180 |
| National rank | #16401 of 16,910 | #964 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,453 | 1,442 |
| Enrollment | 1,453 | 1,442 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83% | 19.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 61% |
| city | Waterbury | South Windsor |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Windsor High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.4 vs 12.4).
- •South Windsor High School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 5%).
- •South Windsor High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 19%).
- •South Windsor High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.5% vs 83%).
- •South Windsor High School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 17.1).
- •Crosby High School is the larger school with 1,453 students compared with 1,442.
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 Crosby High School better than South Windsor High School?
On the Success Index (US), South Windsor High School ranks higher (82.4 vs 12.4 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 Crosby High School and South Windsor High School?
About 48 km in a straight line, between Waterbury and South Windsor in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crosby High School: 1,453. South Windsor High School: 1,442. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crosby High School and South Windsor High School rank in Connecticut?
Crosby High School is 178th of 180 and South Windsor High School is 37th of 180 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).