Highland School vs James H. Moran Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 773 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland School
Wallingford · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
292 students
James H. Moran Middle School
Wallingford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
531 students
| Measure | Highland School Wallingford, Connecticut | James H. Moran Middle School Wallingford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #185 of 596 | #102 of 178 |
| National rank | #4773 of 50,301 | #3894 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 292 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 292 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.7% | 34.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 58% |
| Math proficiency | – | 41% |
| city | Wallingford | Wallingford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.4 vs 67.5).
- •Highland School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.7% vs 34.7%).
- •James H. Moran Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 12.7).
- •James H. Moran Middle School is the larger school with 531 students compared with 292.
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 Highland School better than James H. Moran Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Highland School ranks higher (80.4 vs 67.5 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 Highland School and James H. Moran Middle School?
About 773 m in a straight line, between Wallingford and Wallingford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland School: 292. James H. Moran Middle School: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland School and James H. Moran Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Highland School is 185th of 596 and James H. Moran Middle School is 102nd of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).