Darien High School vs Middlesex Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Darien High School
Darien · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,382 students
Middlesex Middle School
Darien · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,043 students
| Measure | Darien High School Darien, Connecticut | Middlesex Middle School Darien, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 97 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1 of 180 | #1 of 178 |
| National rank | #77 of 16,910 | #9 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,382 | 1,043 |
| Enrollment | 1,382 | 1,043 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 3.9% | 1.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 85% |
| city | Darien | Darien |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Middlesex Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (97.4 vs 94.0).
- •Darien High School does better on math proficiency (86% vs 85%).
- •Darien High School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 85%).
- •Middlesex Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.6% vs 3.9%).
- •Middlesex Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 10.8).
- •Darien High School is the larger school with 1,382 students compared with 1,043.
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 Darien High School better than Middlesex Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Middlesex Middle School ranks higher (97.4 vs 94.0 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 Darien High School and Middlesex Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Darien and Darien in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Darien High School: 1,382. Middlesex Middle School: 1,043. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Darien High School and Middlesex Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Darien High School is 1st of 180 and Middlesex Middle School is 1st of 178 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).