B M C Durfee High vs Spencer Borden
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 158 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
Spencer Borden
Fall River · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
575 students
| Measure | B M C Durfee High Fall River, Massachusetts | Spencer Borden Fall River, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #246 of 300 | #568 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #10735 of 16,910 | #19675 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,642 | 575 |
| Enrollment | 2,642 | 575 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 53% |
| city | Fall River | Fall River |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spencer Borden scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.9 vs 40.9).
- •Spencer Borden does better on math proficiency (53% vs 30%).
- •Spencer Borden does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 41%).
- •B M C Durfee High does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.7).
- •B M C Durfee High is the larger school with 2,642 students compared with 575.
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 Spencer Borden?
On the Success Index (US), Spencer Borden ranks higher (57.9 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 Spencer Borden?
About 158 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. Spencer Borden: 575. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do B M C Durfee High and Spencer Borden rank in Massachusetts?
B M C Durfee High is 246th of 300 and Spencer Borden is 568th of 1,009 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).