Darien High School vs Ox Ridge Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.0 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
Ox Ridge Elementary School
Darien · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
625 students
| Measure | Darien High School Darien, Connecticut | Ox Ridge Elementary School Darien, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1 of 180 | #15 of 596 |
| National rank | #77 of 16,910 | #98 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,382 | 625 |
| Enrollment | 1,382 | 625 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 3.9% | 1.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 85% |
| city | Darien | Darien |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ox Ridge Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.1 vs 94.0).
- •Darien High School does better on math proficiency (86% vs 85%).
- •Darien High School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 85%).
- •Ox Ridge Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.4% vs 3.9%).
- •Darien High School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.0).
- •Darien High School is the larger school with 1,382 students compared with 625.
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 Ox Ridge Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ox Ridge Elementary School ranks higher (95.1 vs 94.0 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 Ox Ridge Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Darien and Darien in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Darien High School: 1,382. Ox Ridge Elementary School: 625. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Darien High School and Ox Ridge Elementary School rank in Connecticut?
Darien High School is 1st of 180 and Ox Ridge Elementary School is 15th of 596 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).