1 LT Charles W. Whitcomb School vs Richer
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 3.2 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
Richer
Marlborough · Public elementary · Grades K–5
596 students
| Measure | 1 LT Charles W. Whitcomb School Marlborough, Massachusetts | Richer Marlborough, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #222 of 300 | #616 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #8797 of 15,369 | #21757 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 965 | 596 |
| Enrollment | 965 | 596 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 50% |
| city | Marlborough | Marlborough |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richer scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.9 vs 44.6).
- •Richer does better on math proficiency (50% vs 33%).
- •Richer does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 39%).
- •1 LT Charles W. Whitcomb School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 13.5).
- •1 LT Charles W. Whitcomb School is the larger school with 965 students compared with 596.
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 Richer?
On the Success Index (US), Richer ranks higher (54.9 vs 44.6 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 Richer?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Marlborough and Marlborough in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
1 LT Charles W. Whitcomb School: 965. Richer: 596. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do 1 LT Charles W. Whitcomb School and Richer rank in Massachusetts?
1 LT Charles W. Whitcomb School is 222nd of 300 and Richer is 616th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).