Dodd Middle School vs Norton School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dodd Middle School
Cheshire · Public middle · Grades 7–8
660 students
Norton School
Cheshire · Public elementary · Grades K–6
412 students
| Measure | Dodd Middle School Cheshire, Connecticut | Norton School Cheshire, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #26 of 178 | #61 of 596 |
| National rank | #368 of 15,369 | #765 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 660 | 412 |
| Enrollment | 660 | 412 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.3% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 84% |
| city | Cheshire | Cheshire |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Norton School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.1 vs 88.9).
- •Norton School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 70%).
- •Norton School does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 81%).
- •Norton School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16% vs 18.3%).
- •Dodd Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.2).
- •Dodd Middle School is the larger school with 660 students compared with 412.
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 Dodd Middle School better than Norton School?
On the Success Index (US), Norton School ranks higher (90.1 vs 88.9 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 Dodd Middle School and Norton School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Cheshire and Cheshire in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dodd Middle School: 660. Norton School: 412. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dodd Middle School and Norton School rank in Connecticut?
Dodd Middle School is 26th of 178 and Norton School is 61st of 596 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).