Athol Community Elementary School vs Athol-Royalston Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 293 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Athol Community Elementary School
Athol · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
589 students
Athol-Royalston Middle School
Athol · Public middle · Grades 5–8
446 students
| Measure | Athol Community Elementary School Athol, Massachusetts | Athol-Royalston Middle School Athol, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #851 of 1,009 | #250 of 300 |
| National rank | #34293 of 50,301 | #10866 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 589 | 446 |
| Enrollment | 589 | 446 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 35% |
| city | Athol | Athol |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Athol Community Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.5 vs 34.9).
- •Athol-Royalston Middle School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •Athol Community Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 31%).
- •Athol-Royalston Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.0).
- •Athol Community Elementary School is the larger school with 589 students compared with 446.
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 Athol Community Elementary School better than Athol-Royalston Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Athol Community Elementary School ranks higher (36.5 vs 34.9 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 Athol Community Elementary School and Athol-Royalston Middle School?
About 293 m in a straight line, between Athol and Athol in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Athol Community Elementary School: 589. Athol-Royalston Middle School: 446. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Athol Community Elementary School and Athol-Royalston Middle School rank in Massachusetts?
Athol Community Elementary School is 851st of 1,009 and Athol-Royalston Middle School is 250th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).