Athol-Royalston Middle School vs Petersham Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 10.0 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
Petersham Center
Petersham · Public elementary · Grades K–6
142 students
| Measure | Athol-Royalston Middle School Athol, Massachusetts | Petersham Center Petersham, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #250 of 300 | #614 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #10866 of 15,369 | #21604 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 446 | 142 |
| Enrollment | 446 | 142 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 42% |
| city | Athol | Petersham |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Petersham Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.1 vs 34.9).
- •Petersham Center does better on math proficiency (42% vs 35%).
- •Petersham Center does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 31%).
- •Petersham Center does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.1).
- •Athol-Royalston Middle School is the larger school with 446 students compared with 142.
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 Petersham Center?
On the Success Index (US), Petersham Center ranks higher (55.1 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 Petersham Center?
About 10.0 km in a straight line, between Athol and Petersham in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Athol-Royalston Middle School: 446. Petersham Center: 142. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Athol-Royalston Middle School and Petersham Center rank in Massachusetts?
Athol-Royalston Middle School is 250th of 300 and Petersham Center is 614th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).