Charlton Street vs West Street
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charlton Street
Southbridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
288 students
West Street
Southbridge · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
323 students
| Measure | Charlton Street Southbridge, Massachusetts | West Street Southbridge, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1000 of 1,009 | #981 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #46950 of 50,301 | #44193 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 2–5 |
| Students | 288 | 323 |
| Enrollment | 288 | 323 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 14% |
| city | Southbridge | Southbridge |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Street scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.1 vs 16.3).
- •West Street does better on math proficiency (14% vs 9%).
- •Charlton Street does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 20%).
- •West Street does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.7).
- •West Street is the larger school with 323 students compared with 288.
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 Charlton Street better than West Street?
On the Success Index (US), West Street ranks higher (21.1 vs 16.3 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 Charlton Street and West Street?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Southbridge and Southbridge in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charlton Street: 288. West Street: 323. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charlton Street and West Street rank in Massachusetts?
Charlton Street is 1000th of 1,009 and West Street is 981st of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).