Frank Ward Strong School vs John Lyman School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 6.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frank Ward Strong School
Durham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
319 students
John Lyman School
Middlefield · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
207 students
| Measure | Frank Ward Strong School Durham, Connecticut | John Lyman School Middlefield, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #36 of 178 | #105 of 596 |
| National rank | #534 of 15,369 | #1470 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 2–3 |
| Students | 319 | 207 |
| Enrollment | 319 | 207 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.2% | 18.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 72% |
| city | Durham | Middlefield |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (87.2 vs 87.5).
- •John Lyman School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 65%).
- •John Lyman School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 70%).
- •Frank Ward Strong School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.2% vs 18.4%).
- •Frank Ward Strong School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 10.9).
- •Frank Ward Strong School is the larger school with 319 students compared with 207.
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 Frank Ward Strong School better than John Lyman School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Frank Ward Strong School and John Lyman School?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Durham and Middlefield in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frank Ward Strong School: 319. John Lyman School: 207. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frank Ward Strong School and John Lyman School rank in Connecticut?
Frank Ward Strong School is 36th of 178 and John Lyman School is 105th of 596 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).