Bates vs Thomas Carroll
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 992 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bates
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
410 students
Thomas Carroll
Peabody · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
645 students
| Measure | Bates Salem, Massachusetts | Thomas Carroll Peabody, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #794 of 1,009 | #827 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #31247 of 50,301 | #32855 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 410 | 645 |
| Enrollment | 410 | 645 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 36% |
| city | Salem | Peabody |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bates scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.0 vs 38.7).
- •Bates does better on math proficiency (41% vs 36%).
- •Thomas Carroll does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Bates does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.0).
- •Thomas Carroll is the larger school with 645 students compared with 410.
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 Thomas Carroll?
On the Success Index (US), Bates ranks higher (41.0 vs 38.7 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 Bates and Thomas Carroll?
About 992 m in a straight line, between Salem and Peabody in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bates: 410. Thomas Carroll: 645. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bates and Thomas Carroll rank in Massachusetts?
Bates is 794th of 1,009 and Thomas Carroll is 827th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).