Guilford High School vs Melissa Jones School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 6.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Guilford High School
Guilford · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,008 students
Melissa Jones School
Guilford · Public elementary · Grades K–4
265 students
| Measure | Guilford High School Guilford, Connecticut | Melissa Jones School Guilford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #18 of 180 | #77 of 596 |
| National rank | #428 of 16,910 | #965 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 1,008 | 265 |
| Enrollment | 1,008 | 265 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.6% | 14.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 72% |
| city | Guilford | Guilford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Melissa Jones School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.2 vs 87.2).
- •Melissa Jones School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 68%).
- •Guilford High School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 77%).
- •Guilford High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.6% vs 14.7%).
- •Melissa Jones School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.9).
- •Guilford High School is the larger school with 1,008 students compared with 265.
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 Guilford High School better than Melissa Jones School?
On the Success Index (US), Melissa Jones School ranks higher (89.2 vs 87.2 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 Guilford High School and Melissa Jones School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Guilford and Guilford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Guilford High School: 1,008. Melissa Jones School: 265. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Guilford High School and Melissa Jones School rank in Connecticut?
Guilford High School is 18th of 180 and Melissa Jones School is 77th of 596 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).