Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School vs C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 243 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School
New London · Public middle · Grades 5–8
343 students
C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet
New London · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
406 students
| Measure | Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School New London, Connecticut | C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet New London, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #172 of 178 | #547 of 596 |
| National rank | #13665 of 15,369 | #43511 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 343 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 343 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.2% | 91.6% |
| Students per teacher | 7.3 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 17% |
| city | New London | New London |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.1 vs 20.6).
- •C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet does better on math proficiency (17% vs 11%).
- •C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.6% vs 94.2%).
- •Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School does better on students per teacher (7.3 vs 9.4).
- •C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet is the larger school with 406 students compared with 343.
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 Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School better than C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet?
On the Success Index (US), C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet ranks higher (22.1 vs 20.6 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 Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School and C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet?
About 243 m in a straight line, between New London and New London in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School: 343. C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School and C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet rank in Connecticut?
Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School is 172nd of 178 and C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet is 547th of 596 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).