E. C. Adams Middle School vs Walter C. Polson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Connecticut, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
E. C. Adams Middle School
Guilford · Public middle · Grades 7–8
478 students
Walter C. Polson Middle School
Madison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
541 students
| Measure | E. C. Adams Middle School Guilford, Connecticut | Walter C. Polson Middle School Madison, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 95 Top 5% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #7 of 178 | #55 of 178 |
| National rank | #53 of 15,369 | #888 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 478 | 541 |
| Enrollment | 478 | 541 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.4% | 6.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 61% |
| city | Guilford | Madison |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •E. C. Adams Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.9 vs 84.0).
- •E. C. Adams Middle School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 61%).
- •E. C. Adams Middle School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 61%).
- •Walter C. Polson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.5% vs 14.4%).
- •Walter C. Polson Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 10.4).
- •Walter C. Polson Middle School is the larger school with 541 students compared with 478.
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 E. C. Adams Middle School better than Walter C. Polson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), E. C. Adams Middle School ranks higher (94.9 vs 84.0 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 E. C. Adams Middle School and Walter C. Polson Middle School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Guilford and Madison in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
E. C. Adams Middle School: 478. Walter C. Polson Middle School: 541. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do E. C. Adams Middle School and Walter C. Polson Middle School rank in Connecticut?
E. C. Adams Middle School is 7th of 178 and Walter C. Polson Middle School is 55th of 178 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).