Bates vs Carlton
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bates
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
410 students
Carlton
Salem · Public elementary · Grades K–5
247 students
| Measure | Bates Salem, Massachusetts | Carlton Salem, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #794 of 1,009 | #557 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #31247 of 50,301 | #19102 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 410 | 247 |
| Enrollment | 410 | 247 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 42% |
| city | Salem | Salem |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carlton scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.6 vs 41.0).
- •Carlton does better on math proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •Carlton does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Carlton does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.8).
- •Bates is the larger school with 410 students compared with 247.
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 Bates better than Carlton?
On the Success Index (US), Carlton ranks higher (58.6 vs 41.0 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 Bates and Carlton?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Salem and Salem in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bates: 410. Carlton: 247. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bates and Carlton rank in Massachusetts?
Bates is 794th of 1,009 and Carlton is 557th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).