Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School vs Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Connecticut, United States, 33 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
Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School
Moodus · Public middle · Grades 4–8
346 students
| Measure | Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School New London, Connecticut | Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School Moodus, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #172 of 178 | #60 of 178 |
| National rank | #13665 of 15,369 | #1006 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 343 | 346 |
| Enrollment | 343 | 346 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.2% | 24.9% |
| Students per teacher | 7.3 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 56% |
| city | New London | Moodus |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.2 vs 20.6).
- •Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 11%).
- •Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 20%).
- •Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.9% vs 94.2%).
- •Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School does better on students per teacher (7.3 vs 9.1).
- •Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School is the larger school with 346 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 Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School ranks higher (83.2 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 Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School?
About 33 km in a straight line, between New London and Moodus in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School: 343. Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School: 346. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School and Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School is 172nd of 178 and Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School is 60th of 178 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).