Newtown High School vs Sandy Hook Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.2 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
Sandy Hook Elementary School
Sandy Hook · Public elementary · Grades K–4
349 students
| Measure | Newtown High School Sandy Hook, Connecticut | Sandy Hook Elementary School Sandy Hook, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #12 of 180 | #118 of 596 |
| National rank | #375 of 16,910 | #2283 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 1,254 | 349 |
| Enrollment | 1,254 | 349 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.8% | 18.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 77% |
| city | Sandy Hook | Sandy Hook |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newtown High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.9 vs 85.4).
- •Sandy Hook Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 71%).
- •Newtown High School does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 67%).
- •Newtown High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.8% vs 18.1%).
- •Newtown High School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.5).
- •Newtown High School is the larger school with 1,254 students compared with 349.
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 Sandy Hook Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Newtown High School ranks higher (87.9 vs 85.4 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 Sandy Hook Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Sandy Hook and Sandy Hook in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Newtown High School: 1,254. Sandy Hook Elementary School: 349. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Newtown High School and Sandy Hook Elementary School rank in Connecticut?
Newtown High School is 12th of 180 and Sandy Hook Elementary School is 118th of 596 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).