Boyden vs Merriam School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 44 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boyden
Walpole · Public elementary · Grades K–5
395 students
Merriam School
Acton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
395 students
| Measure | Boyden Walpole, Massachusetts | Merriam School Acton, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #474 of 1,009 | #207 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #15708 of 50,301 | #5319 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 395 | 395 |
| Enrollment | 395 | 395 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 69% |
| city | Walpole | Acton |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merriam School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.4 vs 63.6).
- •Merriam School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 47%).
- •Merriam School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 57%).
- •Boyden does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 13.2).
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 Merriam School?
On the Success Index (US), Merriam School ranks higher (79.4 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 Merriam School?
About 44 km in a straight line, between Walpole and Acton in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boyden: 395. Merriam School: 395. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boyden and Merriam School rank in Massachusetts?
Boyden is 474th of 1,009 and Merriam School is 207th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).