MacDonough School vs Middletown High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
MacDonough School
Middletown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
218 students
Middletown High School
Middletown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,193 students
| Measure | MacDonough School Middletown, Connecticut | Middletown High School Middletown, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #430 of 596 | #111 of 180 |
| National rank | #27304 of 50,301 | #8633 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 218 | 1,193 |
| Enrollment | 218 | 1,193 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.5% | 51.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 29% |
| city | Middletown | Middletown |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Middletown High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.1 vs 46.8).
- •MacDonough School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 29%).
- •Middletown High School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 47%).
- •Middletown High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.2% vs 72.5%).
- •Middletown High School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.6).
- •Middletown High School is the larger school with 1,193 students compared with 218.
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 MacDonough School better than Middletown High School?
On the Success Index (US), Middletown High School ranks higher (49.1 vs 46.8 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 MacDonough School and Middletown High School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Middletown and Middletown in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
MacDonough School: 218. Middletown High School: 1,193. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do MacDonough School and Middletown High School rank in Connecticut?
MacDonough School is 430th of 596 and Middletown High School is 111th of 180 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).