Eli Terry Jr. Middle School vs Thomaston Center School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Connecticut, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eli Terry Jr. Middle School
Terryville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
290 students
Thomaston Center School
Thomaston · Public middle · Grades 4–6
196 students
| Measure | Eli Terry Jr. Middle School Terryville, Connecticut | Thomaston Center School Thomaston, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #97 of 178 | #125 of 178 |
| National rank | #3336 of 15,369 | #6728 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 290 | 196 |
| Enrollment | 290 | 196 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.4% | 46.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 37% |
| city | Terryville | Thomaston |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eli Terry Jr. Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.0 vs 54.3).
- •Eli Terry Jr. Middle School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 37%).
- •Eli Terry Jr. Middle School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 57%).
- •Thomaston Center School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.4% vs 52.4%).
- •Eli Terry Jr. Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 15.1).
- •Eli Terry Jr. Middle School is the larger school with 290 students compared with 196.
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 Eli Terry Jr. Middle School better than Thomaston Center School?
On the Success Index (US), Eli Terry Jr. Middle School ranks higher (70.0 vs 54.3 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 Eli Terry Jr. Middle School and Thomaston Center School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Terryville and Thomaston in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eli Terry Jr. Middle School: 290. Thomaston Center School: 196. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eli Terry Jr. Middle School and Thomaston Center School rank in Connecticut?
Eli Terry Jr. Middle School is 97th of 178 and Thomaston Center School is 125th of 178 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).