Danbury High School vs Ellsworth Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Danbury High School
Danbury · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,612 students
Ellsworth Avenue School
Danbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
492 students
| Measure | Danbury High School Danbury, Connecticut | Ellsworth Avenue School Danbury, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #134 of 180 | #411 of 596 |
| National rank | #11520 of 16,910 | #25428 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 3,612 | 492 |
| Enrollment | 3,612 | 492 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.1% | 62.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 49% |
| city | Danbury | Danbury |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ellsworth Avenue School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.6 vs 37.7).
- •Ellsworth Avenue School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 22%).
- •Danbury High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 50%).
- •Danbury High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.1% vs 62.4%).
- •Ellsworth Avenue School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 15.7).
- •Danbury High School is the larger school with 3,612 students compared with 492.
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 Danbury High School better than Ellsworth Avenue School?
On the Success Index (US), Ellsworth Avenue School ranks higher (49.6 vs 37.7 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 Danbury High School and Ellsworth Avenue School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Danbury and Danbury in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Danbury High School: 3,612. Ellsworth Avenue School: 492. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Danbury High School and Ellsworth Avenue School rank in Connecticut?
Danbury High School is 134th of 180 and Ellsworth Avenue School is 411th of 596 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).