East Lyme High School vs Waterford High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Connecticut, United States, 7.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Lyme High School
East Lyme · Public high · Grades 9–12
890 students
Waterford High School
Waterford · Public high · Grades 9–12
713 students
| Measure | East Lyme High School East Lyme, Connecticut | Waterford High School Waterford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #41 of 180 | #64 of 180 |
| National rank | #1090 of 16,910 | #2398 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 890 | 713 |
| Enrollment | 890 | 713 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.3% | 30.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 50% |
| city | East Lyme | Waterford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Lyme High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.2 vs 73.8).
- •East Lyme High School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 50%).
- •East Lyme High School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 71%).
- •East Lyme High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.3% vs 30.6%).
- •East Lyme High School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 11.1).
- •East Lyme High School is the larger school with 890 students compared with 713.
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 East Lyme High School better than Waterford High School?
On the Success Index (US), East Lyme High School ranks higher (81.2 vs 73.8 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 East Lyme High School and Waterford High School?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between East Lyme and Waterford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Lyme High School: 890. Waterford High School: 713. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Lyme High School and Waterford High School rank in Connecticut?
East Lyme High School is 41st of 180 and Waterford High School is 64th of 180 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).