Center School vs Shay Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 65 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Center School
Stow · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
485 students
Shay Elementary
Amesbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
485 students
| Measure | Center School Stow, Massachusetts | Shay Elementary Amesbury, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #79 of 1,009 | #248 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #1568 of 50,301 | #6605 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 485 | 485 |
| Enrollment | 485 | 485 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 62% |
| city | Stow | Amesbury |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Center School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.2 vs 77.2).
- •Center School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 62%).
- •Center School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 67%).
- •Shay Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.8).
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 Center School better than Shay Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Center School ranks higher (87.2 vs 77.2 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 Center School and Shay Elementary?
About 65 km in a straight line, between Stow and Amesbury in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Center School: 485. Shay Elementary: 485. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Center School and Shay Elementary rank in Massachusetts?
Center School is 79th of 1,009 and Shay Elementary is 248th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).