B M C Durfee High vs Mary Fonseca Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.6 km 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
Mary Fonseca Elementary School
Fall River · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
598 students
| Measure | B M C Durfee High Fall River, Massachusetts | Mary Fonseca Elementary School Fall River, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #246 of 300 | #998 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #10735 of 16,910 | #46726 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,642 | 598 |
| Enrollment | 2,642 | 598 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 17% |
| city | Fall River | Fall River |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •B M C Durfee High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.9 vs 16.8).
- •B M C Durfee High does better on math proficiency (30% vs 17%).
- •B M C Durfee High does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 18%).
- •B M C Durfee High does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.9).
- •B M C Durfee High is the larger school with 2,642 students compared with 598.
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 Mary Fonseca Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), B M C Durfee High ranks higher (40.9 vs 16.8 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 B M C Durfee High and Mary Fonseca Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Fall River and Fall River in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
B M C Durfee High: 2,642. Mary Fonseca Elementary School: 598. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do B M C Durfee High and Mary Fonseca Elementary School rank in Massachusetts?
B M C Durfee High is 246th of 300 and Mary Fonseca Elementary School is 998th of 1,009 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).