Griswold Middle School vs James H. Moran Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Connecticut, United States, 72 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Griswold Middle School
Griswold · Public middle · Grades 5–8
529 students
James H. Moran Middle School
Wallingford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
531 students
| Measure | Griswold Middle School Griswold, Connecticut | James H. Moran Middle School Wallingford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #110 of 178 | #102 of 178 |
| National rank | #5020 of 15,369 | #3894 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 529 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 529 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.3% | 34.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 41% |
| city | Griswold | Wallingford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James H. Moran Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.5 vs 62.1).
- •Griswold Middle School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 41%).
- •James H. Moran Middle School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 57%).
- •James H. Moran Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.7% vs 54.3%).
- •James H. Moran Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 14.3).
- •James H. Moran Middle School is the larger school with 531 students compared with 529.
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 Griswold Middle School better than James H. Moran Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), James H. Moran Middle School ranks higher (67.5 vs 62.1 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 Griswold Middle School and James H. Moran Middle School?
About 72 km in a straight line, between Griswold and Wallingford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Griswold Middle School: 529. James H. Moran Middle School: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Griswold Middle School and James H. Moran Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Griswold Middle School is 110th of 178 and James H. Moran Middle School is 102nd of 178 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).