Darien High School vs New Canaan High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Connecticut, United States, 4.8 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
New Canaan High School
New Canaan · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,257 students
| Measure | Darien High School Darien, Connecticut | New Canaan High School New Canaan, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1 of 180 | #4 of 180 |
| National rank | #77 of 16,910 | #140 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,382 | 1,257 |
| Enrollment | 1,382 | 1,257 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 3.9% | 0.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 94% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 81% |
| city | Darien | New Canaan |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Darien High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.0 vs 92.0).
- •Darien High School does better on math proficiency (86% vs 81%).
- •New Canaan High School does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 92%).
- •New Canaan High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (0.2% vs 3.9%).
- •Darien High School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.3).
- •Darien High School is the larger school with 1,382 students compared with 1,257.
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 New Canaan High School?
On the Success Index (US), Darien High School ranks higher (94.0 vs 92.0 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 New Canaan High School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Darien and New Canaan in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Darien High School: 1,382. New Canaan High School: 1,257. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Darien High School and New Canaan High School rank in Connecticut?
Darien High School is 1st of 180 and New Canaan High School is 4th of 180 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).