Briggs Elementary vs Gardner Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Briggs Elementary
Ashburnham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
461 students
Gardner Elementary School
Gardner · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
1,087 students
| Measure | Briggs Elementary Ashburnham, Massachusetts | Gardner Elementary School Gardner, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #479 of 1,009 | #974 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #15971 of 50,301 | #43838 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 461 | 1,087 |
| Enrollment | 461 | 1,087 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 28% |
| city | Ashburnham | Gardner |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Briggs Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.2 vs 21.6).
- •Briggs Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 28%).
- •Briggs Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 26%).
- •Briggs Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.1).
- •Gardner Elementary School is the larger school with 1,087 students compared with 461.
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 Briggs Elementary better than Gardner Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Briggs Elementary ranks higher (63.2 vs 21.6 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 Briggs Elementary and Gardner Elementary School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Ashburnham and Gardner in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Briggs Elementary: 461. Gardner Elementary School: 1,087. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Briggs Elementary and Gardner Elementary School rank in Massachusetts?
Briggs Elementary is 479th of 1,009 and Gardner Elementary School is 974th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).