Clark Lane Middle School vs Griswold Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Connecticut, United States, 30 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
Griswold Middle School
Griswold · Public middle · Grades 5–8
529 students
| Measure | Clark Lane Middle School Waterford, Connecticut | Griswold Middle School Griswold, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #71 of 178 | #110 of 178 |
| National rank | #1284 of 15,369 | #5020 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 529 | 529 |
| Enrollment | 529 | 529 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.8% | 54.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 55% |
| city | Waterford | Griswold |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clark Lane Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 62.1).
- •Clark Lane Middle School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 55%).
- •Clark Lane Middle School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 57%).
- •Clark Lane Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.8% vs 54.3%).
- •Clark Lane Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 14.3).
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 Griswold Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Clark Lane Middle School ranks higher (81.3 vs 62.1 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 Griswold Middle School?
About 30 km in a straight line, between Waterford and Griswold in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clark Lane Middle School: 529. Griswold Middle School: 529. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clark Lane Middle School and Griswold Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Clark Lane Middle School is 71st of 178 and Griswold Middle School is 110th of 178 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).