East Lyme Middle School vs Fairfield Woods Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Connecticut, United States, 88 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Lyme Middle School
Niantic · Public middle · Grades 5–8
716 students
Fairfield Woods Middle School
Fairfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
715 students
| Measure | East Lyme Middle School Niantic, Connecticut | Fairfield Woods Middle School Fairfield, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #56 of 178 | #19 of 178 |
| National rank | #891 of 15,369 | #211 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 716 | 715 |
| Enrollment | 716 | 715 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.7% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 69% |
| city | Niantic | Fairfield |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairfield Woods Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.2 vs 83.9).
- •Fairfield Woods Middle School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 62%).
- •Fairfield Woods Middle School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 74%).
- •Fairfield Woods Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18% vs 27.7%).
- •Fairfield Woods Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.7).
- •East Lyme Middle School is the larger school with 716 students compared with 715.
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 Middle School better than Fairfield Woods Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Fairfield Woods Middle School ranks higher (91.2 vs 83.9 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 East Lyme Middle School and Fairfield Woods Middle School?
About 88 km in a straight line, between Niantic and Fairfield in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Lyme Middle School: 716. Fairfield Woods Middle School: 715. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Lyme Middle School and Fairfield Woods Middle School rank in Connecticut?
East Lyme Middle School is 56th of 178 and Fairfield Woods Middle School is 19th of 178 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).