Gideon Welles School vs Smith Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Connecticut, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gideon Welles School
Glastonbury · Public middle · Grades 5–6
551 students
Smith Middle School
Glastonbury · Public middle · Grades 6–8
875 students
| Measure | Gideon Welles School Glastonbury, Connecticut | Smith Middle School Glastonbury, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #20 of 178 | #31 of 178 |
| National rank | #238 of 15,369 | #402 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 551 | 875 |
| Enrollment | 551 | 875 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.2% | 13.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 71% |
| city | Glastonbury | Glastonbury |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gideon Welles School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.8 vs 88.6).
- •Gideon Welles School does better on math proficiency (81% vs 71%).
- •Smith Middle School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 78%).
- •Gideon Welles School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.2% vs 13.8%).
- •Gideon Welles School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.3).
- •Smith Middle School is the larger school with 875 students compared with 551.
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 Gideon Welles School better than Smith Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Gideon Welles School ranks higher (90.8 vs 88.6 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 Gideon Welles School and Smith Middle School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Glastonbury and Glastonbury in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gideon Welles School: 551. Smith Middle School: 875. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gideon Welles School and Smith Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Gideon Welles School is 20th of 178 and Smith Middle School is 31st of 178 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).