Clark Lane Middle School vs Waterford High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.2 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
Waterford High School
Waterford · Public high · Grades 9–12
713 students
| Measure | Clark Lane Middle School Waterford, Connecticut | Waterford High School Waterford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #71 of 178 | #64 of 180 |
| National rank | #1284 of 15,369 | #2398 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 529 | 713 |
| Enrollment | 529 | 713 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.8% | 30.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 50% |
| city | Waterford | Waterford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clark Lane Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 73.8).
- •Clark Lane Middle School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 50%).
- •Waterford High School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 69%).
- •Waterford High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.6% vs 33.8%).
- •Waterford High School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 11.5).
- •Waterford High School is the larger school with 713 students compared with 529.
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 Waterford High School?
On the Success Index (US), Clark Lane Middle School ranks higher (81.3 vs 73.8 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 Waterford High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Waterford and Waterford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clark Lane Middle School: 529. Waterford High School: 713. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clark Lane Middle School and Waterford High School rank in Connecticut?
Clark Lane Middle School is 71st of 178 and Waterford High School is 64th of 180 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).