Brightwood vs Philip G Coburn
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brightwood
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
456 students
Philip G Coburn
West Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
699 students
| Measure | Brightwood Springfield, Massachusetts | Philip G Coburn West Springfield, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #997 of 1,009 | #883 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #46698 of 50,301 | #36617 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 456 | 699 |
| Enrollment | 456 | 699 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 31% |
| city | Springfield | West Springfield |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Philip G Coburn scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.0 vs 16.8).
- •Philip G Coburn does better on math proficiency (31% vs 12%).
- •Philip G Coburn does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 27%).
- •Philip G Coburn does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 14.7).
- •Philip G Coburn is the larger school with 699 students compared with 456.
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 Brightwood better than Philip G Coburn?
On the Success Index (US), Philip G Coburn ranks higher (33.0 vs 16.8 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 Brightwood and Philip G Coburn?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Springfield and West Springfield in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brightwood: 456. Philip G Coburn: 699. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brightwood and Philip G Coburn rank in Massachusetts?
Brightwood is 997th of 1,009 and Philip G Coburn is 883rd of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).