A. W. Cox School vs E. C. Adams Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
A. W. Cox School
Guilford · Public elementary · Grades K–4
255 students
E. C. Adams Middle School
Guilford · Public middle · Grades 7–8
478 students
| Measure | A. W. Cox School Guilford, Connecticut | E. C. Adams Middle School Guilford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #69 of 596 | #7 of 178 |
| National rank | #865 of 50,301 | #53 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 255 | 478 |
| Enrollment | 255 | 478 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.9% | 14.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 80% |
| city | Guilford | Guilford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •E. C. Adams Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.9 vs 89.6).
- •E. C. Adams Middle School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 72%).
- •E. C. Adams Middle School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 77%).
- •E. C. Adams Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.4% vs 14.9%).
- •A. W. Cox School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 10.4).
- •E. C. Adams Middle School is the larger school with 478 students compared with 255.
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 A. W. Cox School better than E. C. Adams Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), E. C. Adams Middle School ranks higher (94.9 vs 89.6 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 A. W. Cox School and E. C. Adams Middle School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Guilford and Guilford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A. W. Cox School: 255. E. C. Adams Middle School: 478. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A. W. Cox School and E. C. Adams Middle School rank in Connecticut?
A. W. Cox School is 69th of 596 and E. C. Adams Middle School is 7th of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).