Derby Middle School vs McDonough Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Connecticut, United States, 57 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Derby Middle School
Derby · Public middle · Grades 6–8
300 students
McDonough Middle School
Hartford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
301 students
| Measure | Derby Middle School Derby, Connecticut | McDonough Middle School Hartford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #162 of 178 | #173 of 178 |
| National rank | #11916 of 15,369 | #13830 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 300 | 301 |
| Enrollment | 300 | 301 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.3% | 80.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 7% |
| city | Derby | Hartford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Derby Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.0 vs 19.7).
- •Derby Middle School does better on math proficiency (21% vs 7%).
- •Derby Middle School does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 20%).
- •Derby Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.3% vs 80.7%).
- •McDonough Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.5).
- •McDonough Middle School is the larger school with 301 students compared with 300.
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 Derby Middle School better than McDonough Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Derby Middle School ranks higher (30.0 vs 19.7 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 Derby Middle School and McDonough Middle School?
About 57 km in a straight line, between Derby and Hartford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Derby Middle School: 300. McDonough Middle School: 301. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Derby Middle School and McDonough Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Derby Middle School is 162nd of 178 and McDonough Middle School is 173rd of 178 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).