Dr. Franklin H. Mayberry School vs Sunset Ridge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Franklin H. Mayberry School
East Hartford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
310 students
Sunset Ridge Middle School
East Hartford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
334 students
| Measure | Dr. Franklin H. Mayberry School East Hartford, Connecticut | Sunset Ridge Middle School East Hartford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #519 of 596 | #134 of 178 |
| National rank | #40019 of 50,301 | #7597 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 310 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 310 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.6% | 43.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 31% |
| city | East Hartford | East Hartford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunset Ridge Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.3 vs 27.6).
- •Sunset Ridge Middle School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 12%).
- •Sunset Ridge Middle School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 27%).
- •Sunset Ridge Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.7% vs 70.6%).
- •Dr. Franklin H. Mayberry School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 11.9).
- •Sunset Ridge Middle School is the larger school with 334 students compared with 310.
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 Dr. Franklin H. Mayberry School better than Sunset Ridge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Sunset Ridge Middle School ranks higher (50.3 vs 27.6 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 Dr. Franklin H. Mayberry School and Sunset Ridge Middle School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between East Hartford and East Hartford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Franklin H. Mayberry School: 310. Sunset Ridge Middle School: 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Franklin H. Mayberry School and Sunset Ridge Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Dr. Franklin H. Mayberry School is 519th of 596 and Sunset Ridge Middle School is 134th of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).