Canterbury vs Jacob Hiatt Magnet
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canterbury
Worcester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
329 students
Jacob Hiatt Magnet
Worcester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
367 students
| Measure | Canterbury Worcester, Massachusetts | Jacob Hiatt Magnet Worcester, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #829 of 1,009 | #586 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #32994 of 50,301 | #20131 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 329 | 367 |
| Enrollment | 329 | 367 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| city | Worcester | Worcester |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jacob Hiatt Magnet scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.2 vs 38.4).
- •Jacob Hiatt Magnet does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Jacob Hiatt Magnet does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Canterbury does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.1).
- •Jacob Hiatt Magnet is the larger school with 367 students compared with 329.
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 Canterbury better than Jacob Hiatt Magnet?
On the Success Index (US), Jacob Hiatt Magnet ranks higher (57.2 vs 38.4 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 Canterbury and Jacob Hiatt Magnet?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Worcester and Worcester in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canterbury: 329. Jacob Hiatt Magnet: 367. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canterbury and Jacob Hiatt Magnet rank in Massachusetts?
Canterbury is 829th of 1,009 and Jacob Hiatt Magnet is 586th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).