Stamford Charter School for Excellence vs Stamford 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.
Stamford Charter School for Excellence
Stamford · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
543 students
Stamford High School
Stamford · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,102 students
| Measure | Stamford Charter School for Excellence Stamford, Connecticut | Stamford High School Stamford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #256 of 596 | #109 of 180 |
| National rank | #9145 of 50,301 | #8412 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 543 | 2,102 |
| Enrollment | 543 | 2,102 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.6% | 53.6% |
| Students per teacher | 28.6 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 37% |
| city | Stamford | Stamford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stamford Charter School for Excellence scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.2 vs 49.9).
- •Stamford Charter School for Excellence does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 37%).
- •Stamford Charter School for Excellence does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 56%).
- •Stamford High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.6% vs 55.6%).
- •Stamford High School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 28.6).
- •Stamford High School is the larger school with 2,102 students compared with 543.
- •Stamford Charter School for Excellence is a charter school while Stamford High School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Stamford Charter School for Excellence better than Stamford High School?
On the Success Index (US), Stamford Charter School for Excellence ranks higher (73.2 vs 49.9 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 Stamford Charter School for Excellence and Stamford High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Stamford and Stamford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Stamford Charter School for Excellence: 543. Stamford High School: 2,102. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Stamford Charter School for Excellence and Stamford High School rank in Connecticut?
Stamford Charter School for Excellence is 256th of 596 and Stamford High School is 109th of 180 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).