Ellington High School vs Somers High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Connecticut, United States, 7.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ellington High School
Ellington · Public high · Grades 9–12
701 students
Somers High School
Somers · Public high · Grades 9–12
359 students
| Measure | Ellington High School Ellington, Connecticut | Somers High School Somers, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank | #63 of 180 | #32 of 180 |
| National rank | #2335 of 16,910 | #825 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 701 | 359 |
| Enrollment | 701 | 359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22% | 5.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 7.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| city | Ellington | Somers |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Somers High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.5 vs 74.0).
- •Somers High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Somers High School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Somers High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.3% vs 22%).
- •Somers High School does better on students per teacher (7.8 vs 10.3).
- •Ellington High School is the larger school with 701 students compared with 359.
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 Ellington High School better than Somers High School?
On the Success Index (US), Somers High School ranks higher (83.5 vs 74.0 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 Ellington High School and Somers High School?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Ellington and Somers in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ellington High School: 701. Somers High School: 359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ellington High School and Somers High School rank in Connecticut?
Ellington High School is 63rd of 180 and Somers High School is 32nd of 180 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).