Atherton Hough vs Merrymount
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Atherton Hough
Quincy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
256 students
Merrymount
Quincy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
291 students
| Measure | Atherton Hough Quincy, Massachusetts | Merrymount Quincy, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #395 of 1,009 | #460 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #12405 of 50,301 | #15188 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 256 | 291 |
| Enrollment | 256 | 291 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| city | Quincy | Quincy |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Atherton Hough scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.4 vs 64.4).
- •Atherton Hough does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Atherton Hough does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.1).
- •Merrymount is the larger school with 291 students compared with 256.
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 Atherton Hough better than Merrymount?
On the Success Index (US), Atherton Hough ranks higher (68.4 vs 64.4 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 Atherton Hough and Merrymount?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Quincy and Quincy in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Atherton Hough: 256. Merrymount: 291. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Atherton Hough and Merrymount rank in Massachusetts?
Atherton Hough is 395th of 1,009 and Merrymount is 460th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).