Athol-Royalston Middle School vs Hawthorne Brook
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Massachusetts, United States, 43 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
Hawthorne Brook
Townsend · Public middle · Grades 5–8
449 students
| Measure | Athol-Royalston Middle School Athol, Massachusetts | Hawthorne Brook Townsend, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #250 of 300 | #148 of 300 |
| National rank | #10866 of 15,369 | #4820 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 446 | 449 |
| Enrollment | 446 | 449 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 44% |
| city | Athol | Townsend |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hawthorne Brook scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.0 vs 34.9).
- •Hawthorne Brook does better on math proficiency (44% vs 35%).
- •Hawthorne Brook does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 31%).
- •Hawthorne Brook does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.1).
- •Hawthorne Brook is the larger school with 449 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 Hawthorne Brook?
On the Success Index (US), Hawthorne Brook ranks higher (63.0 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-Royalston Middle School and Hawthorne Brook?
About 43 km in a straight line, between Athol and Townsend in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Athol-Royalston Middle School: 446. Hawthorne Brook: 449. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Athol-Royalston Middle School and Hawthorne Brook rank in Massachusetts?
Athol-Royalston Middle School is 250th of 300 and Hawthorne Brook is 148th of 300 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).