Danbury High School vs New Fairfield High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Connecticut, United States, 5.9 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 High School
New Fairfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
693 students
| Measure | Danbury High School Danbury, Connecticut | New Fairfield High School New Fairfield, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank | #134 of 180 | #52 of 180 |
| National rank | #11520 of 16,910 | #1720 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 3,612 | 693 |
| Enrollment | 3,612 | 693 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.1% | 19.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 47% |
| city | Danbury | New Fairfield |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Fairfield High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.1 vs 37.7).
- •New Fairfield High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •New Fairfield High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 52%).
- •New Fairfield High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.9% vs 55.1%).
- •New Fairfield High School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 15.7).
- •Danbury High School is the larger school with 3,612 students compared with 693.
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 High School?
On the Success Index (US), New Fairfield High School ranks higher (77.1 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 High School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Danbury and New Fairfield in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Danbury High School: 3,612. New Fairfield High School: 693. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Danbury High School and New Fairfield High School rank in Connecticut?
Danbury High School is 134th of 180 and New Fairfield High School is 52nd of 180 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).