Blanchard Memorial School vs McCarthy-Towne School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blanchard Memorial School
Boxborough · Public elementary · Grades K–6
469 students
McCarthy-Towne School
Acton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
431 students
| Measure | Blanchard Memorial School Boxborough, Massachusetts | McCarthy-Towne School Acton, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #97 of 1,009 | #326 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #1964 of 50,301 | #9396 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 469 | 431 |
| Enrollment | 469 | 431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 57% |
| city | Boxborough | Acton |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blanchard Memorial School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.1 vs 72.8).
- •Blanchard Memorial School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 57%).
- •Blanchard Memorial School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 65%).
- •Blanchard Memorial School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.3).
- •Blanchard Memorial School is the larger school with 469 students compared with 431.
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 Blanchard Memorial School better than McCarthy-Towne School?
On the Success Index (US), Blanchard Memorial School ranks higher (86.1 vs 72.8 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 Blanchard Memorial School and McCarthy-Towne School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Boxborough and Acton in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blanchard Memorial School: 469. McCarthy-Towne School: 431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blanchard Memorial School and McCarthy-Towne School rank in Massachusetts?
Blanchard Memorial School is 97th of 1,009 and McCarthy-Towne School is 326th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).