Dag Hammarskjold Middle School vs James H. Moran Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Connecticut, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dag Hammarskjold Middle School
Wallingford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
593 students
James H. Moran Middle School
Wallingford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
531 students
| Measure | Dag Hammarskjold Middle School Wallingford, Connecticut | James H. Moran Middle School Wallingford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #115 of 178 | #102 of 178 |
| National rank | #5564 of 15,369 | #3894 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 593 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 593 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.4% | 34.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 41% |
| city | Wallingford | Wallingford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James H. Moran Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.5 vs 59.6).
- •James H. Moran Middle School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 35%).
- •James H. Moran Middle School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 52%).
- •James H. Moran Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.7% vs 35.4%).
- •James H. Moran Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 11.0).
- •Dag Hammarskjold Middle School is the larger school with 593 students compared with 531.
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 Dag Hammarskjold Middle School better than James H. Moran Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), James H. Moran Middle School ranks higher (67.5 vs 59.6 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 Dag Hammarskjold Middle School and James H. Moran Middle School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Wallingford and Wallingford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dag Hammarskjold Middle School: 593. James H. Moran Middle School: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dag Hammarskjold Middle School and James H. Moran Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Dag Hammarskjold Middle School is 115th of 178 and James H. Moran Middle School is 102nd of 178 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).