Blackstone Elementary School vs Carter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackstone Elementary School
Boston · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
582 students
Carter School
Dorchester · Public high · Grades 8–12
28 students
| Measure | Blackstone Elementary School Boston, Massachusetts | Carter School Dorchester, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #952 of 1,009 | – |
| National rank | #42106 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 582 | 28 |
| Enrollment | 582 | 28 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 28.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 24.5% |
| city | Boston | Dorchester |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blackstone Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.3 vs 22.4).
- •Carter School does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 18%).
- •Carter School does better on reading proficiency (24.5% vs 19%).
- •Blackstone Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 28.0).
- •Blackstone Elementary School is the larger school with 582 students compared with 28.
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 Blackstone Elementary School better than Carter School?
On the Success Index (US), Blackstone Elementary School ranks higher (24.3 vs 22.4 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 Blackstone Elementary School and Carter School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Boston and Dorchester in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackstone Elementary School: 582. Carter School: 28. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackstone Elementary School and Carter School rank in Massachusetts?
Blackstone Elementary School is 952nd of 1,009 and Carter School is unranked among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).