1 LT Charles W. Whitcomb School vs Francis J Kane
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
1 LT Charles W. Whitcomb School
Marlborough · Public middle · Grades 6–8
965 students
Francis J Kane
Marlborough · Public elementary · Grades K–5
575 students
| Measure | 1 LT Charles W. Whitcomb School Marlborough, Massachusetts | Francis J Kane Marlborough, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #222 of 300 | #839 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #8797 of 15,369 | #33659 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 965 | 575 |
| Enrollment | 965 | 575 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 34% |
| city | Marlborough | Marlborough |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •1 LT Charles W. Whitcomb School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.6 vs 37.5).
- •Francis J Kane does better on math proficiency (34% vs 33%).
- •Francis J Kane does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 39%).
- •1 LT Charles W. Whitcomb School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 13.4).
- •1 LT Charles W. Whitcomb School is the larger school with 965 students compared with 575.
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 1 LT Charles W. Whitcomb School better than Francis J Kane?
On the Success Index (US), 1 LT Charles W. Whitcomb School ranks higher (44.6 vs 37.5 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 1 LT Charles W. Whitcomb School and Francis J Kane?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Marlborough and Marlborough in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
1 LT Charles W. Whitcomb School: 965. Francis J Kane: 575. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do 1 LT Charles W. Whitcomb School and Francis J Kane rank in Massachusetts?
1 LT Charles W. Whitcomb School is 222nd of 300 and Francis J Kane is 839th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).