Carter School vs Orchard Gardens K-8 School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carter School
Dorchester · Public high · Grades 8–12
28 students
Orchard Gardens K-8 School
Roxbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
689 students
| Measure | Carter School Dorchester, Massachusetts | Orchard Gardens K-8 School Roxbury, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #968 of 1,009 |
| National rank | – | #43400 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 28 | 689 |
| Enrollment | 28 | 689 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 28.0 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 13% |
| city | Dorchester | Roxbury |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (22.4 vs 22.3).
- •Carter School does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 13%).
- •Carter School does better on reading proficiency (24.5% vs 19%).
- •Orchard Gardens K-8 School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 28.0).
- •Orchard Gardens K-8 School is the larger school with 689 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 Orchard Gardens K-8 School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Carter School and Orchard Gardens K-8 School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Dorchester and Roxbury in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carter School: 28. Orchard Gardens K-8 School: 689. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carter School and Orchard Gardens K-8 School rank in Massachusetts?
Carter School is unranked and Orchard Gardens K-8 School is 968th of 1,009 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).