Albert D. Lawton School vs Hartford Memorial Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Vermont, United States, 111 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Albert D. Lawton School
Essex Junction · Public middle · Grades 6–8
297 students
Hartford Memorial Middle School
White River Junction · Public middle · Grades 6–8
280 students
| Measure | Albert D. Lawton School Essex Junction, Vermont | Hartford Memorial Middle School White River Junction, Vermont |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #3 of 28 | #13 of 28 |
| National rank | #841 of 15,369 | #2927 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 297 | 280 |
| Enrollment | 297 | 280 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.3% | 48.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 9.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Essex Junction | White River Junction |
| state | Vermont | Vermont |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Albert D. Lawton School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.3 vs 72.0).
- •Albert D. Lawton School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.3% vs 48.2%).
- •Hartford Memorial Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 9.3).
- •Albert D. Lawton School is the larger school with 297 students compared with 280.
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 Albert D. Lawton School better than Hartford Memorial Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Albert D. Lawton School ranks higher (84.3 vs 72.0 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 Albert D. Lawton School and Hartford Memorial Middle School?
About 111 km in a straight line, between Essex Junction and White River Junction in Vermont.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Albert D. Lawton School: 297. Hartford Memorial Middle School: 280. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Albert D. Lawton School and Hartford Memorial Middle School rank in Vermont?
Albert D. Lawton School is 3rd of 28 and Hartford Memorial Middle School is 13th of 28 among middle schools in Vermont on the 2025 Success Index (US).