Briggs Elementary vs Gardner Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 5.1 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 Middle School
Gardner · Public middle · Grades 5–7
514 students
| Measure | Briggs Elementary Ashburnham, Massachusetts | Gardner Middle School Gardner, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #479 of 1,009 | #273 of 300 |
| National rank | #15971 of 50,301 | #12509 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 5–7 |
| Students | 461 | 514 |
| Enrollment | 461 | 514 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 29% |
| city | Ashburnham | Gardner |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Briggs Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.2 vs 26.9).
- •Briggs Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 29%).
- •Briggs Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 25%).
- •Briggs Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.5).
- •Gardner Middle School is the larger school with 514 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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Briggs Elementary ranks higher (63.2 vs 26.9 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 Middle School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Ashburnham and Gardner in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Briggs Elementary: 461. Gardner Middle School: 514. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Briggs Elementary and Gardner Middle School rank in Massachusetts?
Briggs Elementary is 479th of 1,009 and Gardner Middle School is 273rd of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).