Head O'Meadow Elementary School vs Newtown High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Head O'Meadow Elementary School
Newtown · Public elementary · Grades K–4
327 students
Newtown High School
Sandy Hook · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,254 students
| Measure | Head O'Meadow Elementary School Newtown, Connecticut | Newtown High School Sandy Hook, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #60 of 596 | #12 of 180 |
| National rank | #755 of 50,301 | #375 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 327 | 1,254 |
| Enrollment | 327 | 1,254 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8% | 15.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 71% |
| city | Newtown | Sandy Hook |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Head O'Meadow Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.1 vs 87.9).
- •Head O'Meadow Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 71%).
- •Newtown High School does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 77%).
- •Head O'Meadow Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8% vs 15.8%).
- •Newtown High School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 11.7).
- •Newtown High School is the larger school with 1,254 students compared with 327.
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 Head O'Meadow Elementary School better than Newtown High School?
On the Success Index (US), Head O'Meadow Elementary School ranks higher (90.1 vs 87.9 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 Head O'Meadow Elementary School and Newtown High School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Newtown and Sandy Hook in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Head O'Meadow Elementary School: 327. Newtown High School: 1,254. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Head O'Meadow Elementary School and Newtown High School rank in Connecticut?
Head O'Meadow Elementary School is 60th of 596 and Newtown High School is 12th of 180 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).