Cook Hill School vs James H. Moran Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cook Hill School
Wallingford · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
357 students
James H. Moran Middle School
Wallingford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
531 students
| Measure | Cook Hill School Wallingford, Connecticut | James H. Moran Middle School Wallingford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #220 of 596 | #102 of 178 |
| National rank | #6576 of 50,301 | #3894 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 357 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.3% | 34.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 58% |
| Math proficiency | – | 41% |
| city | Wallingford | Wallingford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cook Hill School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.2 vs 67.5).
- •James H. Moran Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.7% vs 35.3%).
- •James H. Moran Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 12.3).
- •James H. Moran Middle School is the larger school with 531 students compared with 357.
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 Cook Hill School better than James H. Moran Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cook Hill School ranks higher (77.2 vs 67.5 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 Cook Hill School and James H. Moran Middle School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Wallingford and Wallingford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cook Hill School: 357. James H. Moran Middle School: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cook Hill School and James H. Moran Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Cook Hill School is 220th of 596 and James H. Moran Middle School is 102nd of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).