Buckland-Shelburne Regional vs Four Rivers Charter Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 9.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckland-Shelburne Regional
Shelburne Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
270 students
Four Rivers Charter Public School
Greenfield · Charter high · Grades 7–12
213 students
| Measure | Buckland-Shelburne Regional Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts | Four Rivers Charter Public School Greenfield, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank | #612 of 1,009 | #95 of 300 |
| National rank | #21566 of 50,301 | #1468 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 270 | 213 |
| Enrollment | 270 | 213 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 67% |
| city | Shelburne Falls | Greenfield |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Four Rivers Charter Public School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.7 vs 55.1).
- •Four Rivers Charter Public School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Four Rivers Charter Public School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Four Rivers Charter Public School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 15.0).
- •Buckland-Shelburne Regional is the larger school with 270 students compared with 213.
- •Buckland-Shelburne Regional is a public school while Four Rivers Charter Public School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Buckland-Shelburne Regional better than Four Rivers Charter Public School?
On the Success Index (US), Four Rivers Charter Public School ranks higher (78.7 vs 55.1 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 Buckland-Shelburne Regional and Four Rivers Charter Public School?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Shelburne Falls and Greenfield in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buckland-Shelburne Regional: 270. Four Rivers Charter Public School: 213. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buckland-Shelburne Regional and Four Rivers Charter Public School rank in Massachusetts?
Buckland-Shelburne Regional is 612th of 1,009 and Four Rivers Charter Public School is 95th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).