Browns River Middle School vs Essex Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Vermont, United States, 9.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Browns River Middle School
Jericho · Public middle · Grades 5–8
403 students
Essex Middle School
Essex Junction · Public middle · Grades 6–8
366 students
| Measure | Browns River Middle School Jericho, Vermont | Essex Middle School Essex Junction, Vermont |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #7 of 28 | #5 of 28 |
| National rank | #1736 of 15,369 | #1142 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 403 | 366 |
| Enrollment | 403 | 366 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.6% | 30.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Jericho | Essex Junction |
| state | Vermont | Vermont |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Essex Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.2 vs 78.4).
- •Browns River Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.6% vs 30.1%).
- •Essex Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.9).
- •Browns River Middle School is the larger school with 403 students compared with 366.
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 Browns River Middle School better than Essex Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Essex Middle School ranks higher (82.2 vs 78.4 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 Browns River Middle School and Essex Middle School?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Jericho and Essex Junction in Vermont.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Browns River Middle School: 403. Essex Middle School: 366. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Browns River Middle School and Essex Middle School rank in Vermont?
Browns River Middle School is 7th of 28 and Essex Middle School is 5th of 28 among middle schools in Vermont on the 2025 Success Index (US).