Ledyard Middle School vs Veterans' Memorial School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 5.8 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
Veterans' Memorial School
Norwich · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
290 students
| Measure | Ledyard Middle School Gales Ferry, Connecticut | Veterans' Memorial School Norwich, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #105 of 178 | #478 of 596 |
| National rank | #4161 of 15,369 | #32793 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 535 | 290 |
| Enrollment | 535 | 290 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.6% | 77.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| city | Gales Ferry | Norwich |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ledyard Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.1 vs 38.8).
- •Ledyard Middle School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Ledyard Middle School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 42%).
- •Ledyard Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.6% vs 77.2%).
- •Ledyard Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.2).
- •Ledyard Middle School is the larger school with 535 students compared with 290.
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 Veterans' Memorial School?
On the Success Index (US), Ledyard Middle School ranks higher (66.1 vs 38.8 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 Ledyard Middle School and Veterans' Memorial School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Gales Ferry and Norwich in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ledyard Middle School: 535. Veterans' Memorial School: 290. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ledyard Middle School and Veterans' Memorial School rank in Connecticut?
Ledyard Middle School is 105th of 178 and Veterans' Memorial School is 478th of 596 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).