Bessie Buker Elementary vs Hamilton-Wenham Regional High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bessie Buker Elementary
Wenham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
255 students
Hamilton-Wenham Regional High
South Hamilton · Public high · Grades 9–12
448 students
| Measure | Bessie Buker Elementary Wenham, Massachusetts | Hamilton-Wenham Regional High South Hamilton, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #311 of 1,009 | #11 of 300 |
| National rank | #9027 of 50,301 | #214 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 255 | 448 |
| Enrollment | 255 | 448 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 87% |
| city | Wenham | South Hamilton |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hamilton-Wenham Regional High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.5 vs 73.3).
- •Hamilton-Wenham Regional High does better on math proficiency (87% vs 62%).
- •Hamilton-Wenham Regional High does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 72%).
- •Hamilton-Wenham Regional High does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.0).
- •Hamilton-Wenham Regional High is the larger school with 448 students compared with 255.
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 Bessie Buker Elementary better than Hamilton-Wenham Regional High?
On the Success Index (US), Hamilton-Wenham Regional High ranks higher (90.5 vs 73.3 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 Bessie Buker Elementary and Hamilton-Wenham Regional High?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Wenham and South Hamilton in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bessie Buker Elementary: 255. Hamilton-Wenham Regional High: 448. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bessie Buker Elementary and Hamilton-Wenham Regional High rank in Massachusetts?
Bessie Buker Elementary is 311th of 1,009 and Hamilton-Wenham Regional High is 11th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).