Harborside Middle School vs Orchard Hills School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harborside Middle School
Milford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
400 students
Orchard Hills School
Milford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
350 students
| Measure | Harborside Middle School Milford, Connecticut | Orchard Hills School Milford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #51 of 178 | #101 of 596 |
| National rank | #831 of 15,369 | #1310 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 400 | 350 |
| Enrollment | 400 | 350 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28% | 23.1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 72% |
| city | Milford | Milford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orchard Hills School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.0 vs 84.4).
- •Orchard Hills School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Orchard Hills School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 70%).
- •Orchard Hills School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.1% vs 28%).
- •Harborside Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.3).
- •Harborside Middle School is the larger school with 400 students compared with 350.
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 Harborside Middle School better than Orchard Hills School?
On the Success Index (US), Orchard Hills School ranks higher (88.0 vs 84.4 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 Harborside Middle School and Orchard Hills School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Milford and Milford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harborside Middle School: 400. Orchard Hills School: 350. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harborside Middle School and Orchard Hills School rank in Connecticut?
Harborside Middle School is 51st of 178 and Orchard Hills School is 101st of 596 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).