Boyden vs John J Ahern
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boyden
Walpole · Public elementary · Grades K–5
395 students
John J Ahern
Foxborough · Public middle · Grades 5–8
772 students
| Measure | Boyden Walpole, Massachusetts | John J Ahern Foxborough, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #474 of 1,009 | #110 of 300 |
| National rank | #15708 of 50,301 | #2791 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 395 | 772 |
| Enrollment | 395 | 772 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 62% |
| city | Walpole | Foxborough |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John J Ahern scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 63.6).
- •John J Ahern does better on math proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Boyden does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 54%).
- •Boyden does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.5).
- •John J Ahern is the larger school with 772 students compared with 395.
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 Boyden better than John J Ahern?
On the Success Index (US), John J Ahern ranks higher (72.7 vs 63.6 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 Boyden and John J Ahern?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Walpole and Foxborough in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boyden: 395. John J Ahern: 772. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boyden and John J Ahern rank in Massachusetts?
Boyden is 474th of 1,009 and John J Ahern is 110th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).