Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School vs Mile Creek School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School
Old Lyme · Public middle · Grades 6–8
271 students
Mile Creek School
Old Lyme · Public elementary · Grades K–5
334 students
| Measure | Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School Old Lyme, Connecticut | Mile Creek School Old Lyme, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #18 of 178 | #37 of 596 |
| National rank | #186 of 15,369 | #412 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 271 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 271 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.5% | 9.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 87% |
| city | Old Lyme | Old Lyme |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (91.6 vs 92.0).
- •Mile Creek School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 74%).
- •Mile Creek School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 78%).
- •Mile Creek School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.6% vs 18.5%).
- •Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 13.4).
- •Mile Creek School is the larger school with 334 students compared with 271.
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 Middle 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 Middle School and Mile Creek School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Old Lyme and Old Lyme in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School: 271. Mile Creek School: 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School and Mile Creek School rank in Connecticut?
Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School is 18th of 178 and Mile Creek School is 37th of 596 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).