B M C Durfee High vs James Tansey
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 493 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
B M C Durfee High
Fall River · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,642 students
James Tansey
Fall River · Public elementary · Grades K–5
280 students
| Measure | B M C Durfee High Fall River, Massachusetts | James Tansey Fall River, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #246 of 300 | #685 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #10735 of 16,910 | #25165 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,642 | 280 |
| Enrollment | 2,642 | 280 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 52% |
| city | Fall River | Fall River |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Tansey scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.0 vs 40.9).
- •James Tansey does better on math proficiency (52% vs 30%).
- •James Tansey does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 41%).
- •B M C Durfee High does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 15.6).
- •B M C Durfee High is the larger school with 2,642 students compared with 280.
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 B M C Durfee High better than James Tansey?
On the Success Index (US), James Tansey ranks higher (50.0 vs 40.9 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 B M C Durfee High and James Tansey?
About 493 m in a straight line, between Fall River and Fall River in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
B M C Durfee High: 2,642. James Tansey: 280. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do B M C Durfee High and James Tansey rank in Massachusetts?
B M C Durfee High is 246th of 300 and James Tansey is 685th of 1,009 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).