Danbury High School vs New Fairfield Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 5.6 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
New Fairfield Elementary School
New Fairfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
946 students
| Measure | Danbury High School Danbury, Connecticut | New Fairfield Elementary School New Fairfield, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #134 of 180 | #128 of 596 |
| National rank | #11520 of 16,910 | #2493 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 3,612 | 946 |
| Enrollment | 3,612 | 946 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.1% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 70% |
| city | Danbury | New Fairfield |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Fairfield Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.9 vs 37.7).
- •New Fairfield Elementary School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 22%).
- •New Fairfield Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 52%).
- •New Fairfield Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18% vs 55.1%).
- •New Fairfield Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.7).
- •Danbury High School is the larger school with 3,612 students compared with 946.
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 New Fairfield Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), New Fairfield Elementary School ranks higher (84.9 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 New Fairfield Elementary School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Danbury and New Fairfield in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Danbury High School: 3,612. New Fairfield Elementary School: 946. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Danbury High School and New Fairfield Elementary School rank in Connecticut?
Danbury High School is 134th of 180 and New Fairfield Elementary School is 128th of 596 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).