B M C Durfee High vs Morton Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.5 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
Morton Middle
Fall River · Public middle · Grades 6–8
751 students
| Measure | B M C Durfee High Fall River, Massachusetts | Morton Middle Fall River, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #246 of 300 | #246 of 300 |
| National rank | #10735 of 16,910 | #10510 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,642 | 751 |
| Enrollment | 2,642 | 751 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 33% |
| 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 36.7).
- •Morton Middle does better on math proficiency (33% vs 30%).
- •B M C Durfee High does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 36%).
- •B M C Durfee High does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.2).
- •B M C Durfee High is the larger school with 2,642 students compared with 751.
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 Morton Middle?
On the Success Index (US), B M C Durfee High ranks higher (40.9 vs 36.7 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 Morton Middle?
About 1.5 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. Morton Middle: 751. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do B M C Durfee High and Morton Middle rank in Massachusetts?
B M C Durfee High is 246th of 300 and Morton Middle is 246th of 300 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).