Betsey B Winslow vs James B Congdon
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Betsey B Winslow
New Bedford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
227 students
James B Congdon
New Bedford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
299 students
| Measure | Betsey B Winslow New Bedford, Massachusetts | James B Congdon New Bedford, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 94 Top 5% |
| State rank | #763 of 1,009 | #7 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #29564 of 50,301 | #194 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 227 | 299 |
| Enrollment | 227 | 299 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 82% |
| city | New Bedford | New Bedford |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James B Congdon scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.9 vs 43.5).
- •James B Congdon does better on math proficiency (82% vs 42%).
- •James B Congdon does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 42%).
- •James B Congdon does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 13.4).
- •James B Congdon is the larger school with 299 students compared with 227.
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 Betsey B Winslow better than James B Congdon?
On the Success Index (US), James B Congdon ranks higher (93.9 vs 43.5 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 Betsey B Winslow and James B Congdon?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between New Bedford and New Bedford in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Betsey B Winslow: 227. James B Congdon: 299. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Betsey B Winslow and James B Congdon rank in Massachusetts?
Betsey B Winslow is 763rd of 1,009 and James B Congdon is 7th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).