B M C Durfee High vs Westall Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.9 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
Westall Elementary
Fall River · Public elementary · Grades K–5
276 students
| Measure | B M C Durfee High Fall River, Massachusetts | Westall Elementary Fall River, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #246 of 300 | #751 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #10735 of 16,910 | #29039 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,642 | 276 |
| Enrollment | 2,642 | 276 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | – |
| Math proficiency | 30% | – |
| city | Fall River | Fall River |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westall Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.4 vs 40.9).
- •B M C Durfee High does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 15.3).
- •B M C Durfee High is the larger school with 2,642 students compared with 276.
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 Westall Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Westall Elementary ranks higher (44.4 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 Westall Elementary?
About 1.9 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. Westall Elementary: 276. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do B M C Durfee High and Westall Elementary rank in Massachusetts?
B M C Durfee High is 246th of 300 and Westall Elementary is 751st of 1,009 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).