Bellows Free Academy Middle/High School (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 Middle/High School (Fairfax)
Fairfax · Public high · Grades 7–12
393 students
Milton Middle School
Milton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
420 students
| Measure | Bellows Free Academy Middle/High School (Fairfax) Fairfax, Vermont | Milton Middle School Milton, Vermont |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #14 of 48 | #12 of 28 |
| National rank | #2774 of 16,910 | #2914 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 393 | 420 |
| Enrollment | 393 | 420 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.7% | 49.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Fairfax | Milton |
| state | Vermont | Vermont |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (72.1 vs 72.1).
- •Bellows Free Academy Middle/High School (Fairfax) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.7% vs 49.3%).
- •Milton Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 9.8).
- •Milton Middle School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 393.
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 Middle/High School (Fairfax) better than Milton Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bellows Free Academy Middle/High School (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 Middle/High School (Fairfax): 393. Milton Middle School: 420. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bellows Free Academy Middle/High School (Fairfax) and Milton Middle School rank in Vermont?
Bellows Free Academy Middle/High School (Fairfax) is 14th of 48 and Milton Middle School is 12th of 28 among high schools in Vermont on the 2025 Success Index (US).