Carter School vs Hurley K-8 School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 537 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carter School
Dorchester · Public high · Grades 8–12
28 students
Hurley K-8 School
Boston · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
335 students
| Measure | Carter School Dorchester, Massachusetts | Hurley K-8 School Boston, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #412 of 1,009 |
| National rank | – | #13079 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 28 | 335 |
| Enrollment | 28 | 335 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 28.0 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 52% |
| city | Dorchester | Boston |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hurley K-8 School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.5 vs 22.4).
- •Hurley K-8 School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 24.5%).
- •Hurley K-8 School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 24.5%).
- •Hurley K-8 School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 28.0).
- •Hurley K-8 School is the larger school with 335 students compared with 28.
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 Carter School better than Hurley K-8 School?
On the Success Index (US), Hurley K-8 School ranks higher (67.5 vs 22.4 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 Carter School and Hurley K-8 School?
About 537 m in a straight line, between Dorchester and Boston in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carter School: 28. Hurley K-8 School: 335. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carter School and Hurley K-8 School rank in Massachusetts?
Carter School is unranked and Hurley K-8 School is 412th of 1,009 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).