Essex Middle School vs Middlebury Union Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Vermont, United States, 56 km 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
Middlebury Union Middle School
Middlebury · Public middle · Grades 6–8
381 students
| Measure | Essex Middle School Essex Junction, Vermont | Middlebury Union Middle School Middlebury, Vermont |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #5 of 28 | #11 of 28 |
| National rank | #1142 of 15,369 | #2711 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 366 | 381 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 381 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.1% | 34.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Essex Junction | Middlebury |
| state | Vermont | Vermont |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Essex Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.2 vs 73.1).
- •Essex Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.1% vs 34.9%).
- •Essex Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.1).
- •Middlebury Union Middle School is the larger school with 381 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 Essex Middle School better than Middlebury Union Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Essex Middle School ranks higher (82.2 vs 73.1 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 Middlebury Union Middle School?
About 56 km in a straight line, between Essex Junction and Middlebury in Vermont.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Essex Middle School: 366. Middlebury Union Middle School: 381. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Essex Middle School and Middlebury Union Middle School rank in Vermont?
Essex Middle School is 5th of 28 and Middlebury Union Middle School is 11th of 28 among middle schools in Vermont on the 2025 Success Index (US).