Fox Run Elementary School vs New Canaan High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fox Run Elementary School
Norwalk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
398 students
New Canaan High School
New Canaan · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,257 students
| Measure | Fox Run Elementary School Norwalk, Connecticut | New Canaan High School New Canaan, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #434 of 596 | #4 of 180 |
| National rank | #27748 of 50,301 | #140 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 398 | 1,257 |
| Enrollment | 398 | 1,257 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.5% | 0.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 94% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 81% |
| city | Norwalk | New Canaan |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Canaan High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.0 vs 46.2).
- •New Canaan High School does better on math proficiency (81% vs 32%).
- •New Canaan High School does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 42%).
- •New Canaan High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (0.2% vs 52.5%).
- •Fox Run Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.3).
- •New Canaan High School is the larger school with 1,257 students compared with 398.
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 Fox Run Elementary School better than New Canaan High School?
On the Success Index (US), New Canaan High School ranks higher (92.0 vs 46.2 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 Fox Run Elementary School and New Canaan High School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Norwalk and New Canaan in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fox Run Elementary School: 398. New Canaan High School: 1,257. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fox Run Elementary School and New Canaan High School rank in Connecticut?
Fox Run Elementary School is 434th of 596 and New Canaan High School is 4th of 180 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).