New Fairfield High School vs Watertown High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Connecticut, United States, 37 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Fairfield High School
New Fairfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
693 students
Watertown High School
Watertown · Public high · Grades 9–12
693 students
| Measure | New Fairfield High School New Fairfield, Connecticut | Watertown High School Watertown, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 10% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #52 of 180 | #97 of 180 |
| National rank | #1720 of 16,910 | #6602 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 693 | 693 |
| Enrollment | 693 | 693 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.9% | 40.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 33% |
| city | New Fairfield | Watertown |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Fairfield High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.1 vs 56.9).
- •New Fairfield High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 33%).
- •New Fairfield High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 56%).
- •New Fairfield High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.9% vs 40.4%).
- •Watertown High School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.9).
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 Fairfield High School better than Watertown High School?
On the Success Index (US), New Fairfield High School ranks higher (77.1 vs 56.9 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 Fairfield High School and Watertown High School?
About 37 km in a straight line, between New Fairfield and Watertown in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Fairfield High School: 693. Watertown High School: 693. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Fairfield High School and Watertown High School rank in Connecticut?
New Fairfield High School is 52nd of 180 and Watertown High School is 97th of 180 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).