New London High School vs Waterford High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New London High School
New London · Public high · Grades 9–12
605 students
Waterford High School
Waterford · Public high · Grades 9–12
713 students
| Measure | New London High School New London, Connecticut | Waterford High School Waterford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #175 of 180 | #64 of 180 |
| National rank | #16056 of 16,910 | #2398 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 605 | 713 |
| Enrollment | 605 | 713 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.2% | 30.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 50% |
| city | New London | Waterford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waterford High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.8 vs 15.0).
- •Waterford High School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 7.5%).
- •Waterford High School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 17%).
- •Waterford High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.6% vs 91.2%).
- •Waterford High School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.8).
- •Waterford High School is the larger school with 713 students compared with 605.
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 London High School better than Waterford High School?
On the Success Index (US), Waterford High School ranks higher (73.8 vs 15.0 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 London High School and Waterford High School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between New London and Waterford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New London High School: 605. Waterford High School: 713. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New London High School and Waterford High School rank in Connecticut?
New London High School is 175th of 180 and Waterford High School is 64th of 180 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).