East Lyme Middle School vs The Friendship School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 6.8 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
The Friendship School
Waterford · Public other · Grades PK–PK
460 students
| Measure | East Lyme Middle School Niantic, Connecticut | The Friendship School Waterford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #56 of 178 | – |
| National rank | #891 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 716 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 716 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.7% | 66.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | – |
| Math proficiency | 62% | – |
| city | Niantic | Waterford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Lyme Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.7% vs 66.7%).
- •East Lyme Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 17.7).
- •East Lyme Middle School is the larger school with 716 students compared with 460.
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 The Friendship School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are East Lyme Middle School and The Friendship School?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Niantic and Waterford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Lyme Middle School: 716. The Friendship School: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Lyme Middle School and The Friendship School rank in Connecticut?
East Lyme Middle School is 56th of 178 and The Friendship School is unranked among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).