New Canaan High School vs West School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 3.3 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
West School
New Canaan · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
481 students
| Measure | New Canaan High School New Canaan, Connecticut | West School New Canaan, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #4 of 180 | #17 of 596 |
| National rank | #140 of 16,910 | #107 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 1,257 | 481 |
| Enrollment | 1,257 | 481 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 0.2% | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 94% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 90% |
| city | New Canaan | New Canaan |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.0 vs 92.0).
- •West School does better on math proficiency (90% vs 81%).
- •New Canaan High School does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 86%).
- •West School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.3).
- •New Canaan High School is the larger school with 1,257 students compared with 481.
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 West School?
On the Success Index (US), West School ranks higher (95.0 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 West School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between New Canaan and New Canaan in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Canaan High School: 1,257. West School: 481. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Canaan High School and West School rank in Connecticut?
New Canaan High School is 4th of 180 and West School is 17th of 596 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).