Nathan Hale Middle School vs Norwalk High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 751 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nathan Hale Middle School
Norwalk · Public middle · Grades 6–8
499 students
Norwalk High School
Norwalk · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,494 students
| Measure | Nathan Hale Middle School Norwalk, Connecticut | Norwalk High School Norwalk, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #135 of 178 | #122 of 180 |
| National rank | #7817 of 15,369 | #9695 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 499 | 1,494 |
| Enrollment | 499 | 1,494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.3% | 50.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 31% |
| city | Norwalk | Norwalk |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nathan Hale Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.2 vs 45.0).
- •Nathan Hale Middle School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 31%).
- •Norwalk High School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 46%).
- •Norwalk High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.9% vs 55.3%).
- •Nathan Hale Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 14.2).
- •Norwalk High School is the larger school with 1,494 students compared with 499.
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 Nathan Hale Middle School better than Norwalk High School?
On the Success Index (US), Nathan Hale Middle School ranks higher (49.2 vs 45.0 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 Nathan Hale Middle School and Norwalk High School?
About 751 m in a straight line, between Norwalk and Norwalk in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nathan Hale Middle School: 499. Norwalk High School: 1,494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nathan Hale Middle School and Norwalk High School rank in Connecticut?
Nathan Hale Middle School is 135th of 178 and Norwalk High School is 122nd of 180 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).