Athol-Royalston Middle School vs Fisher Hill School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 8.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Athol-Royalston Middle School
Athol · Public middle · Grades 5–8
446 students
Fisher Hill School
Orange · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
494 students
| Measure | Athol-Royalston Middle School Athol, Massachusetts | Fisher Hill School Orange, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #250 of 300 | #960 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #10866 of 15,369 | #43071 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 446 | 494 |
| Enrollment | 446 | 494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 22% |
| city | Athol | Orange |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Athol-Royalston Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.9 vs 22.8).
- •Athol-Royalston Middle School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 22%).
- •Athol-Royalston Middle School does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 23%).
- •Fisher Hill School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.1).
- •Fisher Hill School is the larger school with 494 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-Royalston Middle School better than Fisher Hill School?
On the Success Index (US), Athol-Royalston Middle School ranks higher (34.9 vs 22.8 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-Royalston Middle School and Fisher Hill School?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Athol and Orange in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Athol-Royalston Middle School: 446. Fisher Hill School: 494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Athol-Royalston Middle School and Fisher Hill School rank in Massachusetts?
Athol-Royalston Middle School is 250th of 300 and Fisher Hill School is 960th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).