Benjamin Friedman Middle vs H H Galligan
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Friedman Middle
Taunton · Public middle · Grades 5–7
701 students
H H Galligan
Taunton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
286 students
| Measure | Benjamin Friedman Middle Taunton, Massachusetts | H H Galligan Taunton, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #221 of 300 | #502 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #8729 of 15,369 | #17198 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–7 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 701 | 286 |
| Enrollment | 701 | 286 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| city | Taunton | Taunton |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •H H Galligan scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.4 vs 44.9).
- •H H Galligan does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •H H Galligan does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 49%).
- •H H Galligan does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 15.6).
- •Benjamin Friedman Middle is the larger school with 701 students compared with 286.
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 Benjamin Friedman Middle better than H H Galligan?
On the Success Index (US), H H Galligan ranks higher (61.4 vs 44.9 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 Benjamin Friedman Middle and H H Galligan?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Taunton and Taunton in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Friedman Middle: 701. H H Galligan: 286. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Friedman Middle and H H Galligan rank in Massachusetts?
Benjamin Friedman Middle is 221st of 300 and H H Galligan is 502nd of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).