Essex Elementary School vs Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 8.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Essex Elementary School
Centerbrook · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
307 students
Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School
Old Lyme · Public middle · Grades 6–8
271 students
| Measure | Essex Elementary School Centerbrook, Connecticut | Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School Old Lyme, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #59 of 596 | #18 of 178 |
| National rank | #751 of 50,301 | #186 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 307 | 271 |
| Enrollment | 307 | 271 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.2% | 18.5% |
| Students per teacher | – | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 74% |
| city | Centerbrook | Old Lyme |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.6 vs 90.1).
- •Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 72%).
- •Essex Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 78%).
- •Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.5% vs 21.2%).
- •Essex Elementary School is the larger school with 307 students compared with 271.
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 Essex Elementary School better than Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School ranks higher (91.6 vs 90.1 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 Essex Elementary School and Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Centerbrook and Old Lyme in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Essex Elementary School: 307. Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School: 271. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Essex Elementary School and Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Essex Elementary School is 59th of 596 and Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School is 18th of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).