Frank Ward Strong School vs Snow School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 7.2 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
Snow School
Middletown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
340 students
| Measure | Frank Ward Strong School Durham, Connecticut | Snow School Middletown, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #36 of 178 | #396 of 596 |
| National rank | #534 of 15,369 | #23638 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 319 | 340 |
| Enrollment | 319 | 340 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.2% | 57.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 47% |
| city | Durham | Middletown |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frank Ward Strong School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.2 vs 52.2).
- •Frank Ward Strong School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 47%).
- •Frank Ward Strong School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 52%).
- •Frank Ward Strong School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.2% vs 57.1%).
- •Frank Ward Strong School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 14.8).
- •Snow School is the larger school with 340 students compared with 319.
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 Snow School?
On the Success Index (US), Frank Ward Strong School ranks higher (87.2 vs 52.2 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 Frank Ward Strong School and Snow School?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Durham and Middletown in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frank Ward Strong School: 319. Snow School: 340. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frank Ward Strong School and Snow School rank in Connecticut?
Frank Ward Strong School is 36th of 178 and Snow School is 396th of 596 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).