Alfred J Gomes vs Leroy Wood
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alfred J Gomes
New Bedford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
623 students
Leroy Wood
Fairhaven · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
428 students
| Measure | Alfred J Gomes New Bedford, Massachusetts | Leroy Wood Fairhaven, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #886 of 1,009 | #340 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #36886 of 50,301 | #10198 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 623 | 428 |
| Enrollment | 623 | 428 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 63% |
| city | New Bedford | Fairhaven |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Leroy Wood scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.6 vs 32.5).
- •Leroy Wood does better on math proficiency (63% vs 29%).
- •Leroy Wood does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 29%).
- •Alfred J Gomes does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 14.3).
- •Alfred J Gomes is the larger school with 623 students compared with 428.
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 Alfred J Gomes better than Leroy Wood?
On the Success Index (US), Leroy Wood ranks higher (71.6 vs 32.5 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 Alfred J Gomes and Leroy Wood?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between New Bedford and Fairhaven in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alfred J Gomes: 623. Leroy Wood: 428. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alfred J Gomes and Leroy Wood rank in Massachusetts?
Alfred J Gomes is 886th of 1,009 and Leroy Wood is 340th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).