Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School vs Southington High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School
Southington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
671 students
Southington High School
Southington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,905 students
| Measure | Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School Southington, Connecticut | Southington High School Southington, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank | #68 of 178 | #51 of 180 |
| National rank | #1184 of 15,369 | #1700 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 671 | 1,905 |
| Enrollment | 671 | 1,905 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.4% | 25.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 55% |
| city | Southington | Southington |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.9 vs 77.2).
- •Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 55%).
- •Southington High School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 69%).
- •Southington High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.7% vs 26.4%).
- •Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.9).
- •Southington High School is the larger school with 1,905 students compared with 671.
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 Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School better than Southington High School?
On the Success Index (US), Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School ranks higher (81.9 vs 77.2 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 Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School and Southington High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Southington and Southington in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School: 671. Southington High School: 1,905. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School and Southington High School rank in Connecticut?
Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School is 68th of 178 and Southington High School is 51st of 180 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).