Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School vs King Philip Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Connecticut, United States, 59 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School
West Haven · Public middle · Grades 5–6
829 students
King Philip Middle School
West Hartford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
820 students
| Measure | Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School West Haven, Connecticut | King Philip Middle School West Hartford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #119 of 178 | #52 of 178 |
| National rank | #6023 of 15,369 | #833 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 829 | 820 |
| Enrollment | 829 | 820 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.5% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 62% |
| city | West Haven | West Hartford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •King Philip Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.4 vs 57.4).
- •King Philip Middle School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 40%).
- •King Philip Middle School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 54%).
- •King Philip Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27% 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 820.
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 Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School better than King Philip Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), King Philip Middle School ranks higher (84.4 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 Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School and King Philip Middle School?
About 59 km in a straight line, between West Haven and West Hartford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School: 829. King Philip Middle School: 820. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School and King Philip Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School is 119th of 178 and King Philip Middle School is 52nd of 178 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).