Buckland-Shelburne Regional vs Hawlemont Regional
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 12 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
Hawlemont Regional
Charlemont · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
71 students
| Measure | Buckland-Shelburne Regional Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts | Hawlemont Regional Charlemont, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #612 of 1,009 | #972 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #21566 of 50,301 | #43644 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 270 | 71 |
| Enrollment | 270 | 71 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 7.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 24.5% |
| city | Shelburne Falls | Charlemont |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buckland-Shelburne Regional scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.1 vs 21.9).
- •Buckland-Shelburne Regional does better on math proficiency (47% vs 24.5%).
- •Buckland-Shelburne Regional does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 24.5%).
- •Hawlemont Regional does better on students per teacher (7.9 vs 15.0).
- •Buckland-Shelburne Regional is the larger school with 270 students compared with 71.
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 Hawlemont Regional?
On the Success Index (US), Buckland-Shelburne Regional ranks higher (55.1 vs 21.9 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 Buckland-Shelburne Regional and Hawlemont Regional?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Shelburne Falls and Charlemont in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buckland-Shelburne Regional: 270. Hawlemont Regional: 71. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buckland-Shelburne Regional and Hawlemont Regional rank in Massachusetts?
Buckland-Shelburne Regional is 612th of 1,009 and Hawlemont Regional is 972nd of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).