Athol Community Elementary School vs Ralph C Mahar Regional
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 7.5 km 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
Ralph C Mahar Regional
Orange · Public high · Grades 7–12
509 students
| Measure | Athol Community Elementary School Athol, Massachusetts | Ralph C Mahar Regional Orange, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #851 of 1,009 | #205 of 300 |
| National rank | #34293 of 50,301 | #7144 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 589 | 509 |
| Enrollment | 589 | 509 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 40% |
| city | Athol | Orange |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ralph C Mahar Regional scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.7 vs 36.5).
- •Ralph C Mahar Regional does better on math proficiency (40% vs 32%).
- •Ralph C Mahar Regional does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 42%).
- •Ralph C Mahar Regional does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 14.0).
- •Athol Community Elementary School is the larger school with 589 students compared with 509.
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 Ralph C Mahar Regional?
On the Success Index (US), Ralph C Mahar Regional ranks higher (54.7 vs 36.5 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 Athol Community Elementary School and Ralph C Mahar Regional?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Athol and Orange in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Athol Community Elementary School: 589. Ralph C Mahar Regional: 509. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Athol Community Elementary School and Ralph C Mahar Regional rank in Massachusetts?
Athol Community Elementary School is 851st of 1,009 and Ralph C Mahar Regional is 205th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).