Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School vs Chatham Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 5.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School
East Harwich · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
251 students
Chatham Elementary School
Chatham · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
146 students
| Measure | Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School East Harwich, Massachusetts | Chatham Elementary School Chatham, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #82 of 300 | #640 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #1510 of 15,369 | #23013 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 251 | 146 |
| Enrollment | 251 | 146 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 8.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 47% |
| city | East Harwich | Chatham |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.8 vs 53.0).
- •Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 47%).
- •Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 47%).
- •Chatham Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.1 vs 12.0).
- •Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School is the larger school with 251 students compared with 146.
- •Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School is a charter school while Chatham Elementary School is a public 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 Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School better than Chatham Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School ranks higher (79.8 vs 53.0 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 Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School and Chatham Elementary School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between East Harwich and Chatham in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School: 251. Chatham Elementary School: 146. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School and Chatham Elementary School rank in Massachusetts?
Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School is 82nd of 300 and Chatham Elementary School is 640th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).