Harry M. Bailey Middle School vs Live Oaks School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harry M. Bailey Middle School
West Haven Β· Public middle Β· Grades 7β8
885 students
Live Oaks School
Milford Β· Public elementary Β· Grades PKβ5
272 students
| Measure | Harry M. Bailey Middle School West Haven, Connecticut | Live Oaks School Milford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #129 of 178 | #201 of 596 |
| National rank | #7038 of 15,369 | #5371 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7β8 | Grades PKβ5 |
| Students | 885 | 272 |
| Enrollment | 885 | 272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.4% | 30.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 62% |
| city | West Haven | Milford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | β | β |
The verdict
- β’Live Oaks School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.3 vs 52.8).
- β’Live Oaks School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 39%).
- β’Live Oaks School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- β’Live Oaks School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.5% vs 57.4%).
- β’Harry M. Bailey Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 10.5).
- β’Harry M. Bailey Middle School is the larger school with 885 students compared with 272.
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 Harry M. Bailey Middle School better than Live Oaks School?
On the Success Index (US), Live Oaks School ranks higher (79.3 vs 52.8 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 Harry M. Bailey Middle School and Live Oaks School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between West Haven and Milford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harry M. Bailey Middle School: 885. Live Oaks School: 272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harry M. Bailey Middle School and Live Oaks School rank in Connecticut?
Harry M. Bailey Middle School is 129th of 178 and Live Oaks School is 201st of 596 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).