Ellington High School vs Mabelle B. Avery Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 7.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ellington High School
Ellington · Public high · Grades 9–12
701 students
Mabelle B. Avery Middle School
Somers · Public middle · Grades 6–8
335 students
| Measure | Ellington High School Ellington, Connecticut | Mabelle B. Avery Middle School Somers, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #63 of 180 | #85 of 178 |
| National rank | #2335 of 16,910 | #2166 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 701 | 335 |
| Enrollment | 701 | 335 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22% | 6.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 51% |
| city | Ellington | Somers |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mabelle B. Avery Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.1 vs 74.0).
- •Mabelle B. Avery Middle School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 42%).
- •Ellington High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Mabelle B. Avery Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.9% vs 22%).
- •Ellington High School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 11.6).
- •Ellington High School is the larger school with 701 students compared with 335.
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 Ellington High School better than Mabelle B. Avery Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mabelle B. Avery Middle School ranks higher (76.1 vs 74.0 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 Ellington High School and Mabelle B. Avery Middle School?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Ellington and Somers in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ellington High School: 701. Mabelle B. Avery Middle School: 335. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ellington High School and Mabelle B. Avery Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Ellington High School is 63rd of 180 and Mabelle B. Avery Middle School is 85th of 178 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).