Bacon Academy vs William J. Johnston Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bacon Academy
Colchester · Public high · Grades 9–12
572 students
William J. Johnston Middle School
Colchester · Public middle · Grades 6–9
452 students
| Measure | Bacon Academy Colchester, Connecticut | William J. Johnston Middle School Colchester, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #70 of 180 | #35 of 178 |
| National rank | #2848 of 16,910 | #531 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–9 |
| Students | 572 | 452 |
| Enrollment | 572 | 452 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.3% | 22.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 69% |
| city | Colchester | Colchester |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William J. Johnston Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.3 vs 71.8).
- •William J. Johnston Middle School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 42%).
- •William J. Johnston Middle School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 67%).
- •William J. Johnston Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.3% vs 24.3%).
- •Bacon Academy does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 10.5).
- •Bacon Academy is the larger school with 572 students compared with 452.
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 Bacon Academy better than William J. Johnston Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), William J. Johnston Middle School ranks higher (87.3 vs 71.8 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 Bacon Academy and William J. Johnston Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Colchester and Colchester in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bacon Academy: 572. William J. Johnston Middle School: 452. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bacon Academy and William J. Johnston Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Bacon Academy is 70th of 180 and William J. Johnston Middle School is 35th of 178 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).