Briggs Elementary vs Overlook Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.3 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
Overlook Middle School
Ashburnham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
576 students
| Measure | Briggs Elementary Ashburnham, Massachusetts | Overlook Middle School Ashburnham, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #479 of 1,009 | #142 of 300 |
| National rank | #15971 of 50,301 | #4630 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 461 | 576 |
| Enrollment | 461 | 576 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 55% |
| city | Ashburnham | Ashburnham |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (63.2 vs 63.9).
- •Overlook Middle School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 51%).
- •Briggs Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 56%).
- •Briggs Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.8).
- •Overlook Middle School is the larger school with 576 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 Overlook Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Briggs Elementary and Overlook Middle School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Ashburnham and Ashburnham in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Briggs Elementary: 461. Overlook Middle School: 576. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Briggs Elementary and Overlook Middle School rank in Massachusetts?
Briggs Elementary is 479th of 1,009 and Overlook Middle School is 142nd of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).