Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax) vs Milton Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Vermont, United States, 8.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax)
Fairfax · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
579 students
Milton Middle School
Milton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
420 students
| Measure | Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax) Fairfax, Vermont | Milton Middle School Milton, Vermont |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #56 of 184 | #12 of 28 |
| National rank | #12181 of 50,301 | #2914 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 579 | 420 |
| Enrollment | 579 | 420 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.1% | 49.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Fairfax | Milton |
| state | Vermont | Vermont |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Milton Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.1 vs 68.7).
- •Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.1% vs 49.3%).
- •Milton Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 13.5).
- •Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax) is the larger school with 579 students compared with 420.
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 Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax) better than Milton Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Milton Middle School ranks higher (72.1 vs 68.7 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 Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax) and Milton Middle School?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Fairfax and Milton in Vermont.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax): 579. Milton Middle School: 420. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax) and Milton Middle School rank in Vermont?
Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax) is 56th of 184 and Milton Middle School is 12th of 28 among elementary schools in Vermont on the 2025 Success Index (US).