Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School vs East Shore Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Connecticut, United States, 76 km 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
East Shore Middle School
Milford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
339 students
| Measure | Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School New London, Connecticut | East Shore Middle School Milford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #172 of 178 | #64 of 178 |
| National rank | #13665 of 15,369 | #1112 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 343 | 339 |
| Enrollment | 343 | 339 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.2% | 27.7% |
| Students per teacher | 7.3 | 8.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 57% |
| city | New London | Milford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Shore Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.5 vs 20.6).
- •East Shore Middle School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 11%).
- •East Shore Middle School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 20%).
- •East Shore Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.7% vs 94.2%).
- •Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School does better on students per teacher (7.3 vs 8.5).
- •Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School is the larger school with 343 students compared with 339.
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 East Shore Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), East Shore Middle School ranks higher (82.5 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 East Shore Middle School?
About 76 km in a straight line, between New London and Milford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School: 343. East Shore Middle School: 339. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School and East Shore Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School is 172nd of 178 and East Shore Middle School is 64th of 178 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).