Cheshire High School vs Dodd Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cheshire High School
Cheshire · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,208 students
Dodd Middle School
Cheshire · Public middle · Grades 7–8
660 students
| Measure | Cheshire High School Cheshire, Connecticut | Dodd Middle School Cheshire, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #23 of 180 | #26 of 178 |
| National rank | #557 of 16,910 | #368 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,208 | 660 |
| Enrollment | 1,208 | 660 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.7% | 18.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 70% |
| city | Cheshire | Cheshire |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dodd Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.9 vs 85.9).
- •Dodd Middle School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 64%).
- •Cheshire High School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 81%).
- •Cheshire High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.7% vs 18.3%).
- •Cheshire High School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.7).
- •Cheshire High School is the larger school with 1,208 students compared with 660.
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 Cheshire High School better than Dodd Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Dodd Middle School ranks higher (88.9 vs 85.9 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 Cheshire High School and Dodd Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Cheshire and Cheshire in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cheshire High School: 1,208. Dodd Middle School: 660. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cheshire High School and Dodd Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Cheshire High School is 23rd of 180 and Dodd Middle School is 26th of 178 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).