C.T. Douglas Elementary School vs McCarthy-Towne School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
C.T. Douglas Elementary School
Acton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
408 students
McCarthy-Towne School
Acton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
431 students
| Measure | C.T. Douglas Elementary School Acton, Massachusetts | McCarthy-Towne School Acton, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #369 of 1,009 | #326 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #11441 of 50,301 | #9396 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 408 | 431 |
| Enrollment | 408 | 431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 57% |
| city | Acton | Acton |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McCarthy-Towne School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.8 vs 69.8).
- •McCarthy-Towne School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 56%).
- •C.T. Douglas Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 65%).
- •McCarthy-Towne School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.1).
- •McCarthy-Towne School is the larger school with 431 students compared with 408.
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 C.T. Douglas Elementary School better than McCarthy-Towne School?
On the Success Index (US), McCarthy-Towne School ranks higher (72.8 vs 69.8 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 C.T. Douglas Elementary School and McCarthy-Towne School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Acton and Acton in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
C.T. Douglas Elementary School: 408. McCarthy-Towne School: 431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do C.T. Douglas Elementary School and McCarthy-Towne School rank in Massachusetts?
C.T. Douglas Elementary School is 369th of 1,009 and McCarthy-Towne School is 326th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).