Amity Middle School: Bethany vs Laurel Ledge School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amity Middle School: Bethany
Bethany · Public middle · Grades 7–8
373 students
Laurel Ledge School
Beacon Falls · Public elementary · Grades K–5
313 students
| Measure | Amity Middle School: Bethany Bethany, Connecticut | Laurel Ledge School Beacon Falls, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #11 of 178 | #223 of 596 |
| National rank | #94 of 15,369 | #6649 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 373 | 313 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 313 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.7% | 36.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 57% |
| city | Bethany | Beacon Falls |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Amity Middle School: Bethany scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.6 vs 77.1).
- •Amity Middle School: Bethany does better on math proficiency (81% vs 57%).
- •Amity Middle School: Bethany does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Amity Middle School: Bethany does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.7% vs 36.4%).
- •Amity Middle School: Bethany does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.6).
- •Amity Middle School: Bethany is the larger school with 373 students compared with 313.
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 Amity Middle School: Bethany better than Laurel Ledge School?
On the Success Index (US), Amity Middle School: Bethany ranks higher (93.6 vs 77.1 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 Amity Middle School: Bethany and Laurel Ledge School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Bethany and Beacon Falls in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amity Middle School: Bethany: 373. Laurel Ledge School: 313. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amity Middle School: Bethany and Laurel Ledge School rank in Connecticut?
Amity Middle School: Bethany is 11th of 178 and Laurel Ledge School is 223rd of 596 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).