Capt William G Shoemaker vs South Memorial
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Capt William G Shoemaker
Lynn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
361 students
South Memorial
Peabody · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
506 students
| Measure | Capt William G Shoemaker Lynn, Massachusetts | South Memorial Peabody, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #349 of 1,009 | #846 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #10569 of 50,301 | #34070 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 361 | 506 |
| Enrollment | 361 | 506 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 35% |
| city | Lynn | Peabody |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Capt William G Shoemaker scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.0 vs 36.9).
- •Capt William G Shoemaker does better on math proficiency (62% vs 35%).
- •Capt William G Shoemaker does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Capt William G Shoemaker does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 16.3).
- •South Memorial is the larger school with 506 students compared with 361.
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 Capt William G Shoemaker better than South Memorial?
On the Success Index (US), Capt William G Shoemaker ranks higher (71.0 vs 36.9 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 Capt William G Shoemaker and South Memorial?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Lynn and Peabody in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capt William G Shoemaker: 361. South Memorial: 506. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capt William G Shoemaker and South Memorial rank in Massachusetts?
Capt William G Shoemaker is 349th of 1,009 and South Memorial is 846th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).