Frederick Brewster School vs John Lyman School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 5.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frederick Brewster School
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
214 students
John Lyman School
Middlefield · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
207 students
| Measure | Frederick Brewster School Durham, Connecticut | John Lyman School Middlefield, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #266 of 596 | #105 of 596 |
| National rank | #10119 of 50,301 | #1470 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades 2–3 |
| Students | 214 | 207 |
| Enrollment | 214 | 207 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.8% | 18.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 72% |
| city | Durham | Middlefield |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Lyman School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.5 vs 71.7).
- •John Lyman School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 54.5%).
- •John Lyman School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 54.5%).
- •Frederick Brewster School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.8% vs 18.4%).
- •Frederick Brewster School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 10.9).
- •Frederick Brewster School is the larger school with 214 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 Frederick Brewster School better than John Lyman School?
On the Success Index (US), John Lyman School ranks higher (87.5 vs 71.7 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 Frederick Brewster School and John Lyman School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Durham and Middlefield in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frederick Brewster School: 214. John Lyman School: 207. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frederick Brewster School and John Lyman School rank in Connecticut?
Frederick Brewster School is 266th of 596 and John Lyman School is 105th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).