Newtown High School vs Pomperaug Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 7.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newtown High School
Sandy Hook · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,254 students
Pomperaug Elementary School
Southbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
395 students
| Measure | Newtown High School Sandy Hook, Connecticut | Pomperaug Elementary School Southbury, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #12 of 180 | #63 of 596 |
| National rank | #375 of 16,910 | #780 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,254 | 395 |
| Enrollment | 1,254 | 395 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.8% | 10.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 77% |
| city | Sandy Hook | Southbury |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pomperaug Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.0 vs 87.9).
- •Pomperaug Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 71%).
- •Newtown High School does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 72%).
- •Pomperaug Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.9% vs 15.8%).
- •Pomperaug Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 11.6).
- •Newtown High School is the larger school with 1,254 students compared with 395.
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 Newtown High School better than Pomperaug Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Pomperaug Elementary School ranks higher (90.0 vs 87.9 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 Newtown High School and Pomperaug Elementary School?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Sandy Hook and Southbury in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Newtown High School: 1,254. Pomperaug Elementary School: 395. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Newtown High School and Pomperaug Elementary School rank in Connecticut?
Newtown High School is 12th of 180 and Pomperaug Elementary School is 63rd of 596 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).