Alden School vs Duxbury Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 250 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alden School
Duxbury · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
622 students
Duxbury Middle
Duxbury · Public middle · Grades 6–8
599 students
| Measure | Alden School Duxbury, Massachusetts | Duxbury Middle Duxbury, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #174 of 1,009 | #49 of 300 |
| National rank | #4089 of 50,301 | #743 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 622 | 599 |
| Enrollment | 622 | 599 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 63% |
| city | Duxbury | Duxbury |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Duxbury Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.1 vs 81.6).
- •Alden School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 63%).
- •Duxbury Middle does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 70%).
- •Duxbury Middle does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.0).
- •Alden School is the larger school with 622 students compared with 599.
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 Alden School better than Duxbury Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Duxbury Middle ranks higher (85.1 vs 81.6 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 Alden School and Duxbury Middle?
About 250 m in a straight line, between Duxbury and Duxbury in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alden School: 622. Duxbury Middle: 599. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alden School and Duxbury Middle rank in Massachusetts?
Alden School is 174th of 1,009 and Duxbury Middle is 49th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).