Stafford Middle School vs Tolland 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.
Stafford Middle School
Stafford Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
285 students
Tolland Middle School
Tolland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
468 students
| Measure | Stafford Middle School Stafford Springs, Connecticut | Tolland Middle School Tolland, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #108 of 178 | #74 of 178 |
| National rank | #4600 of 15,369 | #1353 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 285 | 468 |
| Enrollment | 285 | 468 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.5% | 17.1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 58% |
| city | Stafford Springs | Tolland |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tolland Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.9 vs 64.0).
- •Tolland Middle School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 44%).
- •Tolland Middle School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 53%).
- •Tolland Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.1% vs 42.5%).
- •Stafford Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 10.6).
- •Tolland Middle School is the larger school with 468 students compared with 285.
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 Stafford Middle School better than Tolland Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Tolland Middle School ranks higher (80.9 vs 64.0 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 Stafford Middle School and Tolland Middle School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Stafford Springs and Tolland in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Stafford Middle School: 285. Tolland Middle School: 468. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Stafford Middle School and Tolland Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Stafford Middle School is 108th of 178 and Tolland Middle School is 74th of 178 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).