Leonard J. Tyl Middle School vs Thomas W. Mahan School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 7.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leonard J. Tyl Middle School
Oakdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
519 students
Thomas W. Mahan School
Norwich · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
257 students
| Measure | Leonard J. Tyl Middle School Oakdale, Connecticut | Thomas W. Mahan School Norwich, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #106 of 178 | #300 of 596 |
| National rank | #4212 of 15,369 | #13865 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 519 | 257 |
| Enrollment | 519 | 257 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.4% | 72.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 57% |
| city | Oakdale | Norwich |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (65.8 vs 66.4).
- •Thomas W. Mahan School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 48%).
- •Thomas W. Mahan School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 58%).
- •Leonard J. Tyl Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.4% vs 72.4%).
- •Thomas W. Mahan School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 11.8).
- •Leonard J. Tyl Middle School is the larger school with 519 students compared with 257.
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 Leonard J. Tyl Middle School better than Thomas W. Mahan School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Leonard J. Tyl Middle School and Thomas W. Mahan School?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Oakdale and Norwich in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Leonard J. Tyl Middle School: 519. Thomas W. Mahan School: 257. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Leonard J. Tyl Middle School and Thomas W. Mahan School rank in Connecticut?
Leonard J. Tyl Middle School is 106th of 178 and Thomas W. Mahan School is 300th of 596 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).