Crosby High School vs Long River Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crosby High School
Waterbury · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,453 students
Long River Middle School
Prospect · Public middle · Grades 6–8
434 students
| Measure | Crosby High School Waterbury, Connecticut | Long River Middle School Prospect, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #178 of 180 | #73 of 178 |
| National rank | #16401 of 16,910 | #1347 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,453 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 1,453 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83% | 29.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 60% |
| city | Waterbury | Prospect |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Long River Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.9 vs 12.4).
- •Long River Middle School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 5%).
- •Long River Middle School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 19%).
- •Long River Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.7% vs 83%).
- •Long River Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 17.1).
- •Crosby High School is the larger school with 1,453 students compared with 434.
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 Crosby High School better than Long River Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Long River Middle School ranks higher (80.9 vs 12.4 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 Crosby High School and Long River Middle School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Waterbury and Prospect in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crosby High School: 1,453. Long River Middle School: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crosby High School and Long River Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Crosby High School is 178th of 180 and Long River Middle School is 73rd of 178 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).