Atherton Hough vs Wessagusset
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.5 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
Wessagusset
North Weymouth · Public elementary · Grades K–5
329 students
| Measure | Atherton Hough Quincy, Massachusetts | Wessagusset North Weymouth, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #395 of 1,009 | #747 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #12405 of 50,301 | #28824 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 256 | 329 |
| Enrollment | 256 | 329 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| city | Quincy | North Weymouth |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Atherton Hough scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.4 vs 44.7).
- •Atherton Hough does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Atherton Hough does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Atherton Hough does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 13.2).
- •Wessagusset is the larger school with 329 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 Wessagusset?
On the Success Index (US), Atherton Hough ranks higher (68.4 vs 44.7 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 Wessagusset?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Quincy and North Weymouth in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Atherton Hough: 256. Wessagusset: 329. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Atherton Hough and Wessagusset rank in Massachusetts?
Atherton Hough is 395th of 1,009 and Wessagusset is 747th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).