Edison Middle School vs Roger Sherman School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.2 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
Roger Sherman School
Meriden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
457 students
| Measure | Edison Middle School Meriden, Connecticut | Roger Sherman School Meriden, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #152 of 178 | #499 of 596 |
| National rank | #10043 of 15,369 | #36766 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 773 | 457 |
| Enrollment | 773 | 457 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.5% | 84.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 41% |
| Math proficiency | – | 32% |
| city | Meriden | Meriden |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edison Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.0 vs 32.8).
- •Edison Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.5% vs 84.5%).
- •Roger Sherman School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.3).
- •Edison Middle School is the larger school with 773 students compared with 457.
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 Roger Sherman School?
On the Success Index (US), Edison Middle School ranks higher (39.0 vs 32.8 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 Roger Sherman School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Meriden and Meriden in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edison Middle School: 773. Roger Sherman School: 457. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edison Middle School and Roger Sherman School rank in Connecticut?
Edison Middle School is 152nd of 178 and Roger Sherman School is 499th of 596 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).