Athol-Royalston Middle 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-Royalston Middle School
Athol · Public middle · Grades 5–8
446 students
Ralph C Mahar Regional
Orange · Public high · Grades 7–12
509 students
| Measure | Athol-Royalston Middle School Athol, Massachusetts | Ralph C Mahar Regional Orange, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #250 of 300 | #205 of 300 |
| National rank | #10866 of 15,369 | #7144 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 446 | 509 |
| Enrollment | 446 | 509 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 40% |
| city | Athol | Orange |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ralph C Mahar Regional scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.7 vs 34.9).
- •Ralph C Mahar Regional does better on math proficiency (40% vs 35%).
- •Ralph C Mahar Regional does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 31%).
- •Ralph C Mahar Regional does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 13.1).
- •Ralph C Mahar Regional is the larger school with 509 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 Ralph C Mahar Regional?
On the Success Index (US), Ralph C Mahar Regional ranks higher (54.7 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 Ralph C Mahar Regional?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Athol and Orange in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Athol-Royalston Middle School: 446. Ralph C Mahar Regional: 509. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Athol-Royalston Middle School and Ralph C Mahar Regional rank in Massachusetts?
Athol-Royalston Middle School is 250th of 300 and Ralph C Mahar Regional is 205th of 300 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).