Hawley Elementary School vs Newtown High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawley Elementary School
Newtown · Public elementary · Grades K–4
281 students
Newtown High School
Sandy Hook · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,254 students
| Measure | Hawley Elementary School Newtown, Connecticut | Newtown High School Sandy Hook, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #97 of 596 | #12 of 180 |
| National rank | #1239 of 50,301 | #375 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 281 | 1,254 |
| Enrollment | 281 | 1,254 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.9% | 15.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 71% |
| city | Newtown | Sandy Hook |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (88.2 vs 87.9).
- •Hawley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 71%).
- •Newtown High School does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 72%).
- •Hawley Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.9% vs 15.8%).
- •Hawley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 11.6).
- •Newtown High School is the larger school with 1,254 students compared with 281.
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 Hawley Elementary School better than Newtown High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hawley Elementary School and Newtown High School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Newtown and Sandy Hook in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawley Elementary School: 281. Newtown High School: 1,254. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawley Elementary School and Newtown High School rank in Connecticut?
Hawley Elementary School is 97th of 596 and Newtown High School is 12th of 180 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).