New Canaan High School vs Newington High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Connecticut, United States, 89 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Canaan High School
New Canaan · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,257 students
Newington High School
Newington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,255 students
| Measure | New Canaan High School New Canaan, Connecticut | Newington High School Newington, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #4 of 180 | #76 of 180 |
| National rank | #140 of 16,910 | #3437 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,257 | 1,255 |
| Enrollment | 1,257 | 1,255 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 0.2% | 37.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 94% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 51% |
| city | New Canaan | Newington |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Canaan High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.0 vs 69.5).
- •New Canaan High School does better on math proficiency (81% vs 51%).
- •New Canaan High School does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 73%).
- •New Canaan High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (0.2% vs 37.1%).
- •New Canaan High School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.9).
- •New Canaan High School is the larger school with 1,257 students compared with 1,255.
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 New Canaan High School better than Newington High School?
On the Success Index (US), New Canaan High School ranks higher (92.0 vs 69.5 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 New Canaan High School and Newington High School?
About 89 km in a straight line, between New Canaan and Newington in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Canaan High School: 1,257. Newington High School: 1,255. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Canaan High School and Newington High School rank in Connecticut?
New Canaan High School is 4th of 180 and Newington High School is 76th of 180 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).