Edison Middle School vs John Barry School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edison Middle School
Meriden · Public middle · Grades 6–8
773 students
John Barry School
Meriden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
418 students
| Measure | Edison Middle School Meriden, Connecticut | John Barry School Meriden, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #152 of 178 | #405 of 596 |
| National rank | #10043 of 15,369 | #24468 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 773 | 418 |
| Enrollment | 773 | 418 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.5% | 86.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 58% |
| Math proficiency | – | 52% |
| city | Meriden | Meriden |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Barry School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.0 vs 39.0).
- •Edison Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.5% vs 86.8%).
- •Edison Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 14.4).
- •Edison Middle School is the larger school with 773 students compared with 418.
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 Edison Middle School better than John Barry School?
On the Success Index (US), John Barry School ranks higher (51.0 vs 39.0 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 Edison Middle School and John Barry School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Meriden and Meriden in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edison Middle School: 773. John Barry School: 418. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edison Middle School and John Barry School rank in Connecticut?
Edison Middle School is 152nd of 178 and John Barry School is 405th of 596 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).