Fairfield Warde High School vs Francis T. Maloney High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Connecticut, United States, 54 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairfield Warde High School
Fairfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,308 students
Francis T. Maloney High School
Meriden · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,291 students
| Measure | Fairfield Warde High School Fairfield, Connecticut | Francis T. Maloney High School Meriden, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #38 of 180 | #159 of 180 |
| National rank | #986 of 16,910 | #14547 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,308 | 1,291 |
| Enrollment | 1,308 | 1,291 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.7% | 73.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 14% |
| city | Fairfield | Meriden |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairfield Warde High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.1 vs 24.1).
- •Fairfield Warde High School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 14%).
- •Fairfield Warde High School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 40%).
- •Fairfield Warde High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.7% vs 73.5%).
- •Fairfield Warde High School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 16.3).
- •Fairfield Warde High School is the larger school with 1,308 students compared with 1,291.
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 Warde High School better than Francis T. Maloney High School?
On the Success Index (US), Fairfield Warde High School ranks higher (82.1 vs 24.1 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 Warde High School and Francis T. Maloney High School?
About 54 km in a straight line, between Fairfield and Meriden in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairfield Warde High School: 1,308. Francis T. Maloney High School: 1,291. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairfield Warde High School and Francis T. Maloney High School rank in Connecticut?
Fairfield Warde High School is 38th of 180 and Francis T. Maloney High School is 159th of 180 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).