Stonington High School vs Wheeler High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Connecticut, United States, 8.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Stonington High School
Pawcatuck · Public high · Grades 9–12
543 students
Wheeler High School
North Stonington · Public high · Grades 7–12
344 students
| Measure | Stonington High School Pawcatuck, Connecticut | Wheeler High School North Stonington, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 10% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #49 of 180 | #16 of 180 |
| National rank | #1544 of 16,910 | #415 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 543 | 344 |
| Enrollment | 543 | 344 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.5% | 18.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 8.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 67% |
| city | Pawcatuck | North Stonington |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wheeler High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.4 vs 78.3).
- •Wheeler High School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Wheeler High School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 77%).
- •Wheeler High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.6% vs 24.5%).
- •Wheeler High School does better on students per teacher (8.2 vs 11.6).
- •Stonington High School is the larger school with 543 students compared with 344.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Stonington High School better than Wheeler High School?
On the Success Index (US), Wheeler High School ranks higher (87.4 vs 78.3 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 Stonington High School and Wheeler High School?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Pawcatuck and North Stonington in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Stonington High School: 543. Wheeler High School: 344. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Stonington High School and Wheeler High School rank in Connecticut?
Stonington High School is 49th of 180 and Wheeler High School is 16th of 180 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).