John Lyman School vs Thomas Hooker School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 4.5 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
Thomas Hooker School
Meriden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
404 students
| Measure | John Lyman School Middlefield, Connecticut | Thomas Hooker School Meriden, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #105 of 596 | #309 of 596 |
| National rank | #1470 of 50,301 | #14943 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–3 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 207 | 404 |
| Enrollment | 207 | 404 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.4% | 59.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 62% |
| city | Middlefield | Meriden |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Lyman School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.5 vs 64.8).
- •John Lyman School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •John Lyman School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •John Lyman School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.4% vs 59.4%).
- •John Lyman School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 15.5).
- •Thomas Hooker School is the larger school with 404 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 Thomas Hooker School?
On the Success Index (US), John Lyman School ranks higher (87.5 vs 64.8 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 Thomas Hooker School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Middlefield and Meriden in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Lyman School: 207. Thomas Hooker School: 404. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Lyman School and Thomas Hooker School rank in Connecticut?
John Lyman School is 105th of 596 and Thomas Hooker School is 309th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).