Horace W. Porter School vs RHAM Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 7.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horace W. Porter School
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
440 students
RHAM Middle School
Hebron · Public middle · Grades 7–8
352 students
| Measure | Horace W. Porter School Columbia, Connecticut | RHAM Middle School Hebron, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #233 of 596 | #61 of 178 |
| National rank | #7594 of 50,301 | #1007 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 440 | 352 |
| Enrollment | 440 | 352 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22% | 20.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 8.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 57% |
| city | Columbia | Hebron |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •RHAM Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.2 vs 75.6).
- •RHAM Middle School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 48%).
- •Horace W. Porter School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 66%).
- •RHAM Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.2% vs 22%).
- •RHAM Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 10.0).
- •Horace W. Porter School is the larger school with 440 students compared with 352.
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 Horace W. Porter School better than RHAM Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), RHAM Middle School ranks higher (83.2 vs 75.6 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 Horace W. Porter School and RHAM Middle School?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Hebron in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horace W. Porter School: 440. RHAM Middle School: 352. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horace W. Porter School and RHAM Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Horace W. Porter School is 233rd of 596 and RHAM Middle School is 61st of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).