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High School In The Community vs Putnam High School

A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Connecticut, United States, 108 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureHigh School In The Community
New Haven, Connecticut
Putnam High School
Putnam, Connecticut
Success Index (US)
24
Lower 50%
41
Lower 50%
State rank#158 of 180#129 of 180
National rank#14534 of 16,910#10666 of 16,910
SectorPublicPublic
TypeHighHigh
Year rangeGrades 9โ€“12Grades 9โ€“12
Students251253
Enrollment251253
Free/reduced-price lunch80.1%59.3%
Students per teacher10.09.7
Reading proficiency24.5%54.5%
Math proficiency15%15%
cityNew HavenPutnam
stateConnecticutConnecticut
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The verdict

  • โ€ขPutnam High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.2 vs 24.2).
  • โ€ขPutnam High School does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 24.5%).
  • โ€ขPutnam High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.3% vs 80.1%).
  • โ€ขPutnam High School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 10.0).
  • โ€ขPutnam High School is the larger school with 253 students compared with 251.

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 High School In The Community better than Putnam High School?

On the Success Index (US), Putnam High School ranks higher (41.2 vs 24.2 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 High School In The Community and Putnam High School?

About 108 km in a straight line, between New Haven and Putnam in Connecticut.

Which has the better Enrollment?

High School In The Community: 251. Putnam High School: 253. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.

How do High School In The Community and Putnam High School rank in Connecticut?

High School In The Community is 158th of 180 and Putnam High School is 129th of 180 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).