Camels Hump Middle School vs Essex Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Vermont, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Camels Hump Middle School
Richmond · Public middle · Grades 5–8
332 students
Essex Middle School
Essex Junction · Public middle · Grades 6–8
366 students
| Measure | Camels Hump Middle School Richmond, Vermont | Essex Middle School Essex Junction, Vermont |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #6 of 28 | #5 of 28 |
| National rank | #1560 of 15,369 | #1142 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 332 | 366 |
| Enrollment | 332 | 366 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.8% | 30.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Richmond | Essex Junction |
| state | Vermont | Vermont |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Essex Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.2 vs 79.5).
- •Camels Hump Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.8% vs 30.1%).
- •Essex Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.3).
- •Essex Middle School is the larger school with 366 students compared with 332.
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 Camels Hump Middle School better than Essex Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Essex Middle School ranks higher (82.2 vs 79.5 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 Camels Hump Middle School and Essex Middle School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Essex Junction in Vermont.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Camels Hump Middle School: 332. Essex Middle School: 366. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Camels Hump Middle School and Essex Middle School rank in Vermont?
Camels Hump Middle School is 6th of 28 and Essex Middle School is 5th of 28 among middle schools in Vermont on the 2025 Success Index (US).