Norwich Free Academy vs Samuel Huntington School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Norwich Free Academy
Norwich · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,020 students
Samuel Huntington School
Norwich · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
358 students
| Measure | Norwich Free Academy Norwich, Connecticut | Samuel Huntington School Norwich, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #115 of 180 | #459 of 596 |
| National rank | #8827 of 16,910 | #30116 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,020 | 358 |
| Enrollment | 2,020 | 358 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.3% | 72.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 37% |
| city | Norwich | Norwich |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Norwich Free Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.3 vs 42.8).
- •Samuel Huntington School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 35%).
- •Norwich Free Academy does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 47%).
- •Norwich Free Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.3% vs 72.6%).
- •Samuel Huntington School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.9).
- •Norwich Free Academy is the larger school with 2,020 students compared with 358.
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 Norwich Free Academy better than Samuel Huntington School?
On the Success Index (US), Norwich Free Academy ranks higher (48.3 vs 42.8 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 Norwich Free Academy and Samuel Huntington School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Norwich and Norwich in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Norwich Free Academy: 2,020. Samuel Huntington School: 358. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Norwich Free Academy and Samuel Huntington School rank in Connecticut?
Norwich Free Academy is 115th of 180 and Samuel Huntington School is 459th of 596 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).