Central vs Howard School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central
East Bridgewater · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
520 students
Howard School
West Bridgewater · Public middle · Grades 4–6
335 students
| Measure | Central East Bridgewater, Massachusetts | Howard School West Bridgewater, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #254 of 1,009 | #206 of 300 |
| National rank | #6738 of 50,301 | #7526 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 520 | 335 |
| Enrollment | 520 | 335 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 52% |
| Math proficiency | – | 46% |
| city | East Bridgewater | West Bridgewater |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 50.6).
- •Central does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 17.6).
- •Central is the larger school with 520 students compared with 335.
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 Central better than Howard School?
On the Success Index (US), Central ranks higher (76.9 vs 50.6 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 Central and Howard School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between East Bridgewater and West Bridgewater in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central: 520. Howard School: 335. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central and Howard School rank in Massachusetts?
Central is 254th of 1,009 and Howard School is 206th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).