Darien High School vs. Greenwich High School
Should I attend Darien High School or Greenwich High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Darien High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Greenwich High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,422 students in grades 9-12, Darien High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,673 students in grades 9-12, Greenwich High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,422 students
2,673 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
122 teachers
205 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#6 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
#125 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
79%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
80%
Graduation Rate
≥99%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
383
694
Grade 10 Students
342
639
Grade 11 Students
336
660
Grade 12 Students
361
680
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
8%
% Hispanic
7%
24%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
84%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
14%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%