John Lyman School vs Nathan Hale School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Lyman School
Middlefield · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
207 students
Nathan Hale School
Meriden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
485 students
| Measure | John Lyman School Middlefield, Connecticut | Nathan Hale School Meriden, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #105 of 596 | #433 of 596 |
| National rank | #1470 of 50,301 | #27628 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–3 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 207 | 485 |
| Enrollment | 207 | 485 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.4% | 76.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 43% |
| city | Middlefield | Meriden |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Lyman School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.5 vs 46.4).
- •John Lyman School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 43%).
- •John Lyman School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 57%).
- •John Lyman School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.4% vs 76.1%).
- •John Lyman School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 15.6).
- •Nathan Hale School is the larger school with 485 students compared with 207.
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 Lyman School better than Nathan Hale School?
On the Success Index (US), John Lyman School ranks higher (87.5 vs 46.4 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 Lyman School and Nathan Hale School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Middlefield and Meriden in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Lyman School: 207. Nathan Hale School: 485. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Lyman School and Nathan Hale School rank in Connecticut?
John Lyman School is 105th of 596 and Nathan Hale School is 433rd of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).