Essex Middle School vs Founders Memorial School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Vermont, United States, 307 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Essex Middle School
Essex Junction · Public middle · Grades 6–8
366 students
Founders Memorial School
Essex Junction · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
353 students
| Measure | Essex Middle School Essex Junction, Vermont | Founders Memorial School Essex Junction, Vermont |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #5 of 28 | #2 of 184 |
| National rank | #1142 of 15,369 | #3034 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 366 | 353 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.1% | 24.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Essex Junction | Essex Junction |
| state | Vermont | Vermont |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Founders Memorial School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.7 vs 82.2).
- •Founders Memorial School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.1% vs 30.1%).
- •Essex Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.2).
- •Essex Middle School is the larger school with 366 students compared with 353.
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 Essex Middle School better than Founders Memorial School?
On the Success Index (US), Founders Memorial School ranks higher (83.7 vs 82.2 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 Essex Middle School and Founders Memorial School?
About 307 m in a straight line, between Essex Junction and Essex Junction in Vermont.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Essex Middle School: 366. Founders Memorial School: 353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Essex Middle School and Founders Memorial School rank in Vermont?
Essex Middle School is 5th of 28 and Founders Memorial School is 2nd of 184 among middle schools in Vermont on the 2025 Success Index (US).