Darien High School vs John F. Kennedy High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Connecticut, United States, 63 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Darien High School
Darien · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,382 students
John F. Kennedy High School
Waterbury · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,391 students
| Measure | Darien High School Darien, Connecticut | John F. Kennedy High School Waterbury, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1 of 180 | #169 of 180 |
| National rank | #77 of 16,910 | #15462 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,382 | 1,391 |
| Enrollment | 1,382 | 1,391 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 3.9% | 81.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 10% |
| city | Darien | Waterbury |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Darien High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.0 vs 18.9).
- •Darien High School does better on math proficiency (86% vs 10%).
- •Darien High School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 25%).
- •Darien High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.9% vs 81.8%).
- •Darien High School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 14.3).
- •John F. Kennedy High School is the larger school with 1,391 students compared with 1,382.
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 Darien High School better than John F. Kennedy High School?
On the Success Index (US), Darien High School ranks higher (94.0 vs 18.9 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 Darien High School and John F. Kennedy High School?
About 63 km in a straight line, between Darien and Waterbury in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Darien High School: 1,382. John F. Kennedy High School: 1,391. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Darien High School and John F. Kennedy High School rank in Connecticut?
Darien High School is 1st of 180 and John F. Kennedy High School is 169th of 180 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).