Bellingham High School vs Jefferson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bellingham High School
Bellingham · Public high · Grades 8–12
740 students
Jefferson Elementary
Franklin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
321 students
| Measure | Bellingham High School Bellingham, Massachusetts | Jefferson Elementary Franklin, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #201 of 300 | #260 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #6745 of 16,910 | #6942 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 740 | 321 |
| Enrollment | 740 | 321 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 67% |
| city | Bellingham | Franklin |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.6 vs 56.2).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 50%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 48%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.5).
- •Bellingham High School is the larger school with 740 students compared with 321.
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 Bellingham High School better than Jefferson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Elementary ranks higher (76.6 vs 56.2 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 Bellingham High School and Jefferson Elementary?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Bellingham and Franklin in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bellingham High School: 740. Jefferson Elementary: 321. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bellingham High School and Jefferson Elementary rank in Massachusetts?
Bellingham High School is 201st of 300 and Jefferson Elementary is 260th of 1,009 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).