Harry M. Bailey Middle School vs Seth G. Haley School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harry M. Bailey Middle School
West Haven · Public middle · Grades 7–8
885 students
Seth G. Haley School
West Haven · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
332 students
| Measure | Harry M. Bailey Middle School West Haven, Connecticut | Seth G. Haley School West Haven, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #129 of 178 | #326 of 596 |
| National rank | #7038 of 15,369 | #16339 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 885 | 332 |
| Enrollment | 885 | 332 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.4% | 52.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 57% |
| city | West Haven | West Haven |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Seth G. Haley School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.7 vs 52.8).
- •Seth G. Haley School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 39%).
- •Seth G. Haley School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.4% vs 57.4%).
- •Seth G. Haley School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 10.1).
- •Harry M. Bailey Middle School is the larger school with 885 students compared with 332.
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 Seth G. Haley School?
On the Success Index (US), Seth G. Haley School ranks higher (62.7 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 Seth G. Haley School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between West Haven and West Haven in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harry M. Bailey Middle School: 885. Seth G. Haley School: 332. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harry M. Bailey Middle School and Seth G. Haley School rank in Connecticut?
Harry M. Bailey Middle School is 129th of 178 and Seth G. Haley School is 326th of 596 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).