Bowen vs Countryside
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowen
Newton Centre · Public elementary · Grades K–5
325 students
Countryside
Newton Highlands · Public elementary · Grades K–5
369 students
| Measure | Bowen Newton Centre, Massachusetts | Countryside Newton Highlands, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #106 of 1,009 | #90 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #2114 of 50,301 | #1855 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 325 | 369 |
| Enrollment | 325 | 369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 69% |
| city | Newton Centre | Newton Highlands |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (85.7 vs 86.4).
- •Bowen does better on math proficiency (71% vs 69%).
- •Countryside does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 70%).
- •Countryside does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 10.2).
- •Countryside is the larger school with 369 students compared with 325.
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 Bowen better than Countryside?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bowen and Countryside?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Newton Centre and Newton Highlands in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowen: 325. Countryside: 369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowen and Countryside rank in Massachusetts?
Bowen is 106th of 1,009 and Countryside is 90th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).