Lyme-Old Lyme High School vs Old Saybrook Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 5.0 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
Old Saybrook Middle School
Old Saybrook · Public middle · Grades 5–8
307 students
| Measure | Lyme-Old Lyme High School Old Lyme, Connecticut | Old Saybrook Middle School Old Saybrook, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #5 of 180 | #30 of 178 |
| National rank | #149 of 16,910 | #401 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 367 | 307 |
| Enrollment | 367 | 307 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.8% | 25.1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 8.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 66% |
| city | Old Lyme | Old Saybrook |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lyme-Old Lyme High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.9 vs 88.6).
- •Lyme-Old Lyme High School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 66%).
- •Lyme-Old Lyme High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 75%).
- •Lyme-Old Lyme High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.8% vs 25.1%).
- •Old Saybrook Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 9.7).
- •Lyme-Old Lyme High School is the larger school with 367 students compared with 307.
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 Old Saybrook Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lyme-Old Lyme High School ranks higher (91.9 vs 88.6 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 Lyme-Old Lyme High School and Old Saybrook Middle School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Old Lyme and Old Saybrook in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lyme-Old Lyme High School: 367. Old Saybrook Middle School: 307. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lyme-Old Lyme High School and Old Saybrook Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Lyme-Old Lyme High School is 5th of 180 and Old Saybrook Middle School is 30th of 178 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).