RHAM Middle School vs William J. Johnston Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Connecticut, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
RHAM Middle School
Hebron · Public middle · Grades 7–8
352 students
William J. Johnston Middle School
Colchester · Public middle · Grades 6–9
452 students
| Measure | RHAM Middle School Hebron, Connecticut | William J. Johnston Middle School Colchester, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #61 of 178 | #35 of 178 |
| National rank | #1007 of 15,369 | #531 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–9 |
| Students | 352 | 452 |
| Enrollment | 352 | 452 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.2% | 22.3% |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 69% |
| city | Hebron | Colchester |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William J. Johnston Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.3 vs 83.2).
- •William J. Johnston Middle School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 57%).
- •William J. Johnston Middle School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 66%).
- •RHAM Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.2% vs 22.3%).
- •RHAM Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 10.5).
- •William J. Johnston Middle School is the larger school with 452 students compared with 352.
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 RHAM Middle School better than William J. Johnston Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), William J. Johnston Middle School ranks higher (87.3 vs 83.2 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 RHAM Middle School and William J. Johnston Middle School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Hebron and Colchester in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
RHAM Middle School: 352. William J. Johnston Middle School: 452. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do RHAM Middle School and William J. Johnston Middle School rank in Connecticut?
RHAM Middle School is 61st of 178 and William J. Johnston Middle School is 35th of 178 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).