Henry James Memorial School vs Lincoln Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Connecticut, United States, 39 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henry James Memorial School
Simsbury · Public middle · Grades 7–8
685 students
Lincoln Middle School
Meriden · Public middle · Grades 6–8
684 students
| Measure | Henry James Memorial School Simsbury, Connecticut | Lincoln Middle School Meriden, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #24 of 178 | #161 of 178 |
| National rank | #318 of 15,369 | #11906 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 685 | 684 |
| Enrollment | 685 | 684 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.1% | 78.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 26% |
| city | Simsbury | Meriden |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Henry James Memorial School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.5 vs 30.1).
- •Henry James Memorial School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 26%).
- •Henry James Memorial School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 41%).
- •Henry James Memorial School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.1% vs 78.5%).
- •Henry James Memorial School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.2).
- •Henry James Memorial School is the larger school with 685 students compared with 684.
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 Henry James Memorial School better than Lincoln Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Henry James Memorial School ranks higher (89.5 vs 30.1 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 Henry James Memorial School and Lincoln Middle School?
About 39 km in a straight line, between Simsbury and Meriden in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Henry James Memorial School: 685. Lincoln Middle School: 684. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Henry James Memorial School and Lincoln Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Henry James Memorial School is 24th of 178 and Lincoln Middle School is 161st of 178 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).