East Ridge Middle School vs Seymour Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Connecticut, United States, 34 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Ridge Middle School
Ridgefield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
489 students
Seymour Middle School
Seymour · Public middle · Grades 6–8
494 students
| Measure | East Ridge Middle School Ridgefield, Connecticut | Seymour Middle School Seymour, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #9 of 178 | #122 of 178 |
| National rank | #77 of 15,369 | #6304 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 489 | 494 |
| Enrollment | 489 | 494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11% | 51.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 46% |
| city | Ridgefield | Seymour |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Ridge Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.0 vs 56.2).
- •East Ridge Middle School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 46%).
- •East Ridge Middle School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 50%).
- •East Ridge Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11% vs 51.6%).
- •East Ridge Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 13.4).
- •Seymour Middle School is the larger school with 494 students compared with 489.
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 Ridge Middle School better than Seymour Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), East Ridge Middle School ranks higher (94.0 vs 56.2 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 Ridge Middle School and Seymour Middle School?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Ridgefield and Seymour in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Ridge Middle School: 489. Seymour Middle School: 494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Ridge Middle School and Seymour Middle School rank in Connecticut?
East Ridge Middle School is 9th of 178 and Seymour Middle School is 122nd of 178 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).