Darien High School vs Royle Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.4 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
Royle Elementary School
Darien · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
342 students
| Measure | Darien High School Darien, Connecticut | Royle Elementary School Darien, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1 of 180 | #42 of 596 |
| National rank | #77 of 16,910 | #488 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,382 | 342 |
| Enrollment | 1,382 | 342 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 3.9% | 4.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 72% |
| city | Darien | Darien |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Darien High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.0 vs 91.5).
- •Darien High School does better on math proficiency (86% vs 72%).
- •Darien High School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 77%).
- •Darien High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.9% vs 4.4%).
- •Royle Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 10.8).
- •Darien High School is the larger school with 1,382 students compared with 342.
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 Royle Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Darien High School ranks higher (94.0 vs 91.5 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 Royle Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Darien and Darien in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Darien High School: 1,382. Royle Elementary School: 342. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Darien High School and Royle Elementary School rank in Connecticut?
Darien High School is 1st of 180 and Royle Elementary School is 42nd of 596 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).