Charles S Ashley vs Jireh Swift
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles S Ashley
New Bedford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
272 students
Jireh Swift
New Bedford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
204 students
| Measure | Charles S Ashley New Bedford, Massachusetts | Jireh Swift New Bedford, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #847 of 1,009 | #758 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #34089 of 50,301 | #29327 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 272 | 204 |
| Enrollment | 272 | 204 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| city | New Bedford | New Bedford |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jireh Swift scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.9 vs 36.8).
- •Charles S Ashley does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Jireh Swift does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Jireh Swift does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 13.6).
- •Charles S Ashley is the larger school with 272 students compared with 204.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Charles S Ashley better than Jireh Swift?
On the Success Index (US), Jireh Swift ranks higher (43.9 vs 36.8 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 Charles S Ashley and Jireh Swift?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between New Bedford and New Bedford in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles S Ashley: 272. Jireh Swift: 204. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles S Ashley and Jireh Swift rank in Massachusetts?
Charles S Ashley is 847th of 1,009 and Jireh Swift is 758th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).