Chestnut Hill Community School vs Cold Spring
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chestnut Hill Community School
Belchertown · Public middle · Grades 4–6
494 students
Cold Spring
Belchertown · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
188 students
| Measure | Chestnut Hill Community School Belchertown, Massachusetts | Cold Spring Belchertown, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #233 of 300 | #654 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #9596 of 15,369 | #23753 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 494 | 188 |
| Enrollment | 494 | 188 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | – |
| Math proficiency | 41% | – |
| city | Belchertown | Belchertown |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cold Spring scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.0 vs 41.0).
- •Cold Spring does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.0).
- •Chestnut Hill Community School is the larger school with 494 students compared with 188.
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 Chestnut Hill Community School better than Cold Spring?
On the Success Index (US), Cold Spring ranks higher (52.0 vs 41.0 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 Chestnut Hill Community School and Cold Spring?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Belchertown and Belchertown in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chestnut Hill Community School: 494. Cold Spring: 188. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chestnut Hill Community School and Cold Spring rank in Massachusetts?
Chestnut Hill Community School is 233rd of 300 and Cold Spring is 654th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).