Fairfield Woods Middle School vs McKinley School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairfield Woods Middle School
Fairfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
715 students
McKinley School
Fairfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
470 students
| Measure | Fairfield Woods Middle School Fairfield, Connecticut | McKinley School Fairfield, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #19 of 178 | #253 of 596 |
| National rank | #211 of 15,369 | #8927 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 715 | 470 |
| Enrollment | 715 | 470 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18% | 52.6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 61% |
| city | Fairfield | Fairfield |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairfield Woods Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.2 vs 73.5).
- •Fairfield Woods Middle School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 61%).
- •Fairfield Woods Middle School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 68%).
- •Fairfield Woods Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18% vs 52.6%).
- •Fairfield Woods Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.2).
- •Fairfield Woods Middle School is the larger school with 715 students compared with 470.
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 Fairfield Woods Middle School better than McKinley School?
On the Success Index (US), Fairfield Woods Middle School ranks higher (91.2 vs 73.5 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 Fairfield Woods Middle School and McKinley School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Fairfield and Fairfield in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairfield Woods Middle School: 715. McKinley School: 470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairfield Woods Middle School and McKinley School rank in Connecticut?
Fairfield Woods Middle School is 19th of 178 and McKinley School is 253rd of 596 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).