East Lyme High School vs East Lyme Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Lyme High School
East Lyme · Public high · Grades 9–12
890 students
East Lyme Middle School
Niantic · Public middle · Grades 5–8
716 students
| Measure | East Lyme High School East Lyme, Connecticut | East Lyme Middle School Niantic, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #41 of 180 | #56 of 178 |
| National rank | #1090 of 16,910 | #891 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 890 | 716 |
| Enrollment | 890 | 716 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.3% | 27.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 62% |
| city | East Lyme | Niantic |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Lyme Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.9 vs 81.2).
- •East Lyme Middle School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 54%).
- •East Lyme High School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 74%).
- •East Lyme High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.3% vs 27.7%).
- •East Lyme High School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 11.7).
- •East Lyme High School is the larger school with 890 students compared with 716.
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 East Lyme High School better than East Lyme Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), East Lyme Middle School ranks higher (83.9 vs 81.2 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 East Lyme High School and East Lyme Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between East Lyme and Niantic in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Lyme High School: 890. East Lyme Middle School: 716. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Lyme High School and East Lyme Middle School rank in Connecticut?
East Lyme High School is 41st of 180 and East Lyme Middle School is 56th of 178 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).