John Barry School vs Washington Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Barry School
Meriden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
418 students
Washington Middle School
Meriden · Public middle · Grades 6–8
536 students
| Measure | John Barry School Meriden, Connecticut | Washington Middle School Meriden, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #405 of 596 | #158 of 178 |
| National rank | #24468 of 50,301 | #11002 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 418 | 536 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 536 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.8% | 86.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 32% |
| city | Meriden | Meriden |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Barry School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.0 vs 34.4).
- •John Barry School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •John Barry School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 42%).
- •Washington Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.4% vs 86.8%).
- •Washington Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.4).
- •Washington Middle School is the larger school with 536 students compared with 418.
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 John Barry School better than Washington Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), John Barry School ranks higher (51.0 vs 34.4 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 John Barry School and Washington Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Meriden and Meriden in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Barry School: 418. Washington Middle School: 536. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Barry School and Washington Middle School rank in Connecticut?
John Barry School is 405th of 596 and Washington Middle School is 158th of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).