Ledyard Middle School vs Preston Plains School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Connecticut, United States, 8.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ledyard Middle School
Gales Ferry · Public middle · Grades 6–8
535 students
Preston Plains School
Preston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
141 students
| Measure | Ledyard Middle School Gales Ferry, Connecticut | Preston Plains School Preston, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #105 of 178 | #95 of 178 |
| National rank | #4161 of 15,369 | #3196 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 535 | 141 |
| Enrollment | 535 | 141 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.6% | 32.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| city | Gales Ferry | Preston |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Preston Plains School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 66.1).
- •Preston Plains School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Preston Plains School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 51%).
- •Ledyard Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.6% vs 32.6%).
- •Ledyard Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 12.8).
- •Ledyard Middle School is the larger school with 535 students compared with 141.
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 Ledyard Middle School better than Preston Plains School?
On the Success Index (US), Preston Plains School ranks higher (70.7 vs 66.1 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 Ledyard Middle School and Preston Plains School?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Gales Ferry and Preston in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ledyard Middle School: 535. Preston Plains School: 141. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ledyard Middle School and Preston Plains School rank in Connecticut?
Ledyard Middle School is 105th of 178 and Preston Plains School is 95th of 178 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).