Griswold Middle School vs Preston Veterans' Memorial School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 7.5 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
Preston Veterans' Memorial School
Preston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
284 students
| Measure | Griswold Middle School Griswold, Connecticut | Preston Veterans' Memorial School Preston, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #110 of 178 | #255 of 596 |
| National rank | #5020 of 15,369 | #8938 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 529 | 284 |
| Enrollment | 529 | 284 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.3% | 28.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 52% |
| city | Griswold | Preston |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Preston Veterans' Memorial School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.5 vs 62.1).
- •Griswold Middle School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 52%).
- •Preston Veterans' Memorial School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Preston Veterans' Memorial School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.2% vs 54.3%).
- •Preston Veterans' Memorial School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.3).
- •Griswold Middle School is the larger school with 529 students compared with 284.
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 Preston Veterans' Memorial School?
On the Success Index (US), Preston Veterans' Memorial School ranks higher (73.5 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 Preston Veterans' Memorial School?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Griswold and Preston in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Griswold Middle School: 529. Preston Veterans' Memorial School: 284. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Griswold Middle School and Preston Veterans' Memorial School rank in Connecticut?
Griswold Middle School is 110th of 178 and Preston Veterans' Memorial School is 255th of 596 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).