Ellington Middle School vs Vernon Center Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Connecticut, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ellington Middle School
Ellington · Public middle · Grades 7–8
393 students
Vernon Center Middle School
Vernon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
651 students
| Measure | Ellington Middle School Ellington, Connecticut | Vernon Center Middle School Vernon, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #69 of 178 | #124 of 178 |
| National rank | #1199 of 15,369 | #6686 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 393 | 651 |
| Enrollment | 393 | 651 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.4% | 60.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 41% |
| city | Ellington | Vernon |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ellington Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.8 vs 54.4).
- •Ellington Middle School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 41%).
- •Ellington Middle School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 50%).
- •Ellington Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.4% vs 60.7%).
- •Vernon Center Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 11.2).
- •Vernon Center Middle School is the larger school with 651 students compared with 393.
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 Middle School better than Vernon Center Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Ellington Middle School ranks higher (81.8 vs 54.4 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 Middle School and Vernon Center Middle School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Ellington and Vernon in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ellington Middle School: 393. Vernon Center Middle School: 651. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ellington Middle School and Vernon Center Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Ellington Middle School is 69th of 178 and Vernon Center Middle School is 124th of 178 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).