Lyme-Old Lyme High School vs Mile Creek School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lyme-Old Lyme High School
Old Lyme · Public high · Grades 9–12
367 students
Mile Creek School
Old Lyme · Public elementary · Grades K–5
334 students
| Measure | Lyme-Old Lyme High School Old Lyme, Connecticut | Mile Creek School Old Lyme, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #5 of 180 | #37 of 596 |
| National rank | #149 of 16,910 | #412 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 367 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 367 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.8% | 9.6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 87% |
| city | Old Lyme | Old Lyme |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (91.9 vs 92.0).
- •Mile Creek School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 77%).
- •Lyme-Old Lyme High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •Mile Creek School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.6% vs 12.8%).
- •Lyme-Old Lyme High School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 13.4).
- •Lyme-Old Lyme High School is the larger school with 367 students compared with 334.
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 Lyme-Old Lyme High School better than Mile Creek 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 Lyme-Old Lyme High School and Mile Creek School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Old Lyme and Old Lyme in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lyme-Old Lyme High School: 367. Mile Creek School: 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lyme-Old Lyme High School and Mile Creek School rank in Connecticut?
Lyme-Old Lyme High School is 5th of 180 and Mile Creek School is 37th of 596 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).