Fairfield Ludlowe High School vs Riverfield 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.
Fairfield Ludlowe High School
Fairfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,367 students
Riverfield School
Fairfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
406 students
| Measure | Fairfield Ludlowe High School Fairfield, Connecticut | Riverfield School Fairfield, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #7 of 180 | #25 of 596 |
| National rank | #188 of 16,910 | #289 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,367 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 1,367 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.5% | 4.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 82% |
| city | Fairfield | Fairfield |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverfield School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.0 vs 91.0).
- •Riverfield School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Fairfield Ludlowe High School does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 87%).
- •Riverfield School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.7% vs 12.5%).
- •Fairfield Ludlowe High School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.1).
- •Fairfield Ludlowe High School is the larger school with 1,367 students compared with 406.
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 Fairfield Ludlowe High School better than Riverfield School?
On the Success Index (US), Riverfield School ranks higher (93.0 vs 91.0 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 Fairfield Ludlowe High School and Riverfield School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Fairfield and Fairfield in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairfield Ludlowe High School: 1,367. Riverfield School: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairfield Ludlowe High School and Riverfield School rank in Connecticut?
Fairfield Ludlowe High School is 7th of 180 and Riverfield School is 25th of 596 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).