Newington High School vs Newtown High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Connecticut, United States, 55 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newington High School
Newington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,255 students
Newtown High School
Sandy Hook · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,254 students
| Measure | Newington High School Newington, Connecticut | Newtown High School Sandy Hook, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #76 of 180 | #12 of 180 |
| National rank | #3437 of 16,910 | #375 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,255 | 1,254 |
| Enrollment | 1,255 | 1,254 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.1% | 15.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 71% |
| city | Newington | Sandy Hook |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newtown High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.9 vs 69.5).
- •Newtown High School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 51%).
- •Newtown High School does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 73%).
- •Newtown High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.8% vs 37.1%).
- •Newtown High School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.9).
- •Newington High School is the larger school with 1,255 students compared with 1,254.
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 Newington High School better than Newtown High School?
On the Success Index (US), Newtown High School ranks higher (87.9 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 Newington High School and Newtown High School?
About 55 km in a straight line, between Newington and Sandy Hook in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Newington High School: 1,255. Newtown High School: 1,254. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Newington High School and Newtown High School rank in Connecticut?
Newington High School is 76th of 180 and Newtown High School is 12th of 180 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).