Nathan Hale Middle School vs Tyrrell Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Connecticut, United States, 60 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nathan Hale Middle School
Norwalk · Public middle · Grades 6–8
499 students
Tyrrell Middle School
Wolcott · Public middle · Grades 6–8
498 students
| Measure | Nathan Hale Middle School Norwalk, Connecticut | Tyrrell Middle School Wolcott, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #135 of 178 | #70 of 178 |
| National rank | #7817 of 15,369 | #1259 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 499 | 498 |
| Enrollment | 499 | 498 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.3% | 35.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 59% |
| city | Norwalk | Wolcott |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tyrrell Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.5 vs 49.2).
- •Tyrrell Middle School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 33%).
- •Tyrrell Middle School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 46%).
- •Tyrrell Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.7% vs 55.3%).
- •Tyrrell Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 10.4).
- •Nathan Hale Middle School is the larger school with 499 students compared with 498.
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 Nathan Hale Middle School better than Tyrrell Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Tyrrell Middle School ranks higher (81.5 vs 49.2 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 Nathan Hale Middle School and Tyrrell Middle School?
About 60 km in a straight line, between Norwalk and Wolcott in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nathan Hale Middle School: 499. Tyrrell Middle School: 498. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nathan Hale Middle School and Tyrrell Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Nathan Hale Middle School is 135th of 178 and Tyrrell Middle School is 70th of 178 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).