Briggs Elementary vs Howe-Manning
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 75 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
Howe-Manning
Middleton · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
461 students
| Measure | Briggs Elementary Ashburnham, Massachusetts | Howe-Manning Middleton, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #479 of 1,009 | #163 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #15971 of 50,301 | #3632 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 3–6 |
| Students | 461 | 461 |
| Enrollment | 461 | 461 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 69% |
| city | Ashburnham | Middleton |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howe-Manning scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.5 vs 63.2).
- •Howe-Manning does better on math proficiency (69% vs 51%).
- •Howe-Manning does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 57%).
- •Howe-Manning does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.5).
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 Howe-Manning?
On the Success Index (US), Howe-Manning ranks higher (82.5 vs 63.2 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 Howe-Manning?
About 75 km in a straight line, between Ashburnham and Middleton in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Briggs Elementary: 461. Howe-Manning: 461. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Briggs Elementary and Howe-Manning rank in Massachusetts?
Briggs Elementary is 479th of 1,009 and Howe-Manning is 163rd of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).