Clark Lane Middle School vs Great Neck Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clark Lane Middle School
Waterford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
529 students
Great Neck Elementary School
Waterford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
309 students
| Measure | Clark Lane Middle School Waterford, Connecticut | Great Neck Elementary School Waterford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #71 of 178 | #79 of 596 |
| National rank | #1284 of 15,369 | #985 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 529 | 309 |
| Enrollment | 529 | 309 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.8% | 29.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 77% |
| city | Waterford | Waterford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Great Neck Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.1 vs 81.3).
- •Great Neck Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 63%).
- •Great Neck Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 69%).
- •Great Neck Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.1% vs 33.8%).
- •Great Neck Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 11.5).
- •Clark Lane Middle School is the larger school with 529 students compared with 309.
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 Clark Lane Middle School better than Great Neck Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Great Neck Elementary School ranks higher (89.1 vs 81.3 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 Clark Lane Middle School and Great Neck Elementary School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Waterford and Waterford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clark Lane Middle School: 529. Great Neck Elementary School: 309. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clark Lane Middle School and Great Neck Elementary School rank in Connecticut?
Clark Lane Middle School is 71st of 178 and Great Neck Elementary School is 79th of 596 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).