New Canaan High School vs South School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 343 m 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
South School
New Canaan · Public elementary · Grades K–4
477 students
| Measure | New Canaan High School New Canaan, Connecticut | South School New Canaan, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 97 Top 5% |
| State rank | #4 of 180 | #1 of 596 |
| National rank | #140 of 16,910 | #18 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 1,257 | 477 |
| Enrollment | 1,257 | 477 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 0.2% | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 94% | 93% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 92% |
| city | New Canaan | New Canaan |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (97.4 vs 92.0).
- •South School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 81%).
- •New Canaan High School does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 93%).
- •South School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.3).
- •New Canaan High School is the larger school with 1,257 students compared with 477.
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 South School?
On the Success Index (US), South School ranks higher (97.4 vs 92.0 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 New Canaan High School and South School?
About 343 m in a straight line, between New Canaan and New Canaan in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Canaan High School: 1,257. South School: 477. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Canaan High School and South School rank in Connecticut?
New Canaan High School is 4th of 180 and South School is 1st of 596 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).