Juliet W. Long School vs Melissa Jones School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 56 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Juliet W. Long School
Gales Ferry · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
265 students
Melissa Jones School
Guilford · Public elementary · Grades K–4
265 students
| Measure | Juliet W. Long School Gales Ferry, Connecticut | Melissa Jones School Guilford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #308 of 596 | #77 of 596 |
| National rank | #14848 of 50,301 | #965 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 265 | 265 |
| Enrollment | 265 | 265 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.7% | 14.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 72% |
| city | Gales Ferry | Guilford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Melissa Jones School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.2 vs 64.9).
- •Melissa Jones School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 51%).
- •Melissa Jones School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 57%).
- •Melissa Jones School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.7% vs 25.7%).
- •Melissa Jones School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 14.7).
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 Juliet W. Long School better than Melissa Jones School?
On the Success Index (US), Melissa Jones School ranks higher (89.2 vs 64.9 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 Juliet W. Long School and Melissa Jones School?
About 56 km in a straight line, between Gales Ferry and Guilford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Juliet W. Long School: 265. Melissa Jones School: 265. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Juliet W. Long School and Melissa Jones School rank in Connecticut?
Juliet W. Long School is 308th of 596 and Melissa Jones School is 77th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).