Rippowam Middle School vs Westhill High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rippowam Middle School
Stamford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
704 students
Westhill High School
Stamford · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,224 students
| Measure | Rippowam Middle School Stamford, Connecticut | Westhill High School Stamford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #153 of 178 | #114 of 180 |
| National rank | #10297 of 15,369 | #8753 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 704 | 2,224 |
| Enrollment | 704 | 2,224 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.1% | 53.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| city | Stamford | Stamford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westhill High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.6 vs 37.9).
- •Westhill High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Westhill High School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 37%).
- •Westhill High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.6% vs 62.1%).
- •Rippowam Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 14.4).
- •Westhill High School is the larger school with 2,224 students compared with 704.
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 Rippowam Middle School better than Westhill High School?
On the Success Index (US), Westhill High School ranks higher (48.6 vs 37.9 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 Rippowam Middle School and Westhill High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Stamford and Stamford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rippowam Middle School: 704. Westhill High School: 2,224. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rippowam Middle School and Westhill High School rank in Connecticut?
Rippowam Middle School is 153rd of 178 and Westhill High School is 114th of 180 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).