Harry M. Bailey Middle School vs West Haven High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.8 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
West Haven High School
West Haven · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,813 students
| Measure | Harry M. Bailey Middle School West Haven, Connecticut | West Haven High School West Haven, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #129 of 178 | #144 of 180 |
| National rank | #7038 of 15,369 | #12393 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 885 | 1,813 |
| Enrollment | 885 | 1,813 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.4% | 52.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 17% |
| city | West Haven | West Haven |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harry M. Bailey Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.8 vs 34.2).
- •Harry M. Bailey Middle School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 17%).
- •Harry M. Bailey Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 46%).
- •West Haven High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.2% vs 57.4%).
- •Harry M. Bailey Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 15.6).
- •West Haven High School is the larger school with 1,813 students compared with 885.
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 West Haven High School?
On the Success Index (US), Harry M. Bailey Middle School ranks higher (52.8 vs 34.2 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 Harry M. Bailey Middle School and West Haven High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between West Haven and West Haven in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harry M. Bailey Middle School: 885. West Haven High School: 1,813. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harry M. Bailey Middle School and West Haven High School rank in Connecticut?
Harry M. Bailey Middle School is 129th of 178 and West Haven High School is 144th of 180 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).