Amity Middle School: Orange vs Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Connecticut, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amity Middle School: Orange
Orange · Public middle · Grades 7–8
380 students
Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School
West Haven · Public middle · Grades 5–6
829 students
| Measure | Amity Middle School: Orange Orange, Connecticut | Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School West Haven, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #14 of 178 | #119 of 178 |
| National rank | #115 of 15,369 | #6023 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 380 | 829 |
| Enrollment | 380 | 829 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.3% | 55.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 40% |
| city | Orange | West Haven |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Amity Middle School: Orange scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.1 vs 57.4).
- •Amity Middle School: Orange does better on math proficiency (78% vs 40%).
- •Amity Middle School: Orange does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 54%).
- •Amity Middle School: Orange does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.3% vs 55.5%).
- •Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 11.5).
- •Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School is the larger school with 829 students compared with 380.
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: Orange better than Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Amity Middle School: Orange ranks higher (93.1 vs 57.4 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: Orange and Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Orange and West Haven in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amity Middle School: Orange: 380. Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School: 829. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amity Middle School: Orange and Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School rank in Connecticut?
Amity Middle School: Orange is 14th of 178 and Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School is 119th of 178 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).