Chickering vs Hunnewell
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chickering
Dover · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
492 students
Hunnewell
Wellesley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
294 students
| Measure | Chickering Dover, Massachusetts | Hunnewell Wellesley, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 95 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #2 of 1,009 | #14 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #84 of 50,301 | #396 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 492 | 294 |
| Enrollment | 492 | 294 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 77% |
| city | Dover | Wellesley |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chickering scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.2 vs 92.1).
- •Chickering does better on math proficiency (87% vs 77%).
- •Chickering does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 82%).
- •Hunnewell does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.2).
- •Chickering is the larger school with 492 students compared with 294.
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 Chickering better than Hunnewell?
On the Success Index (US), Chickering ranks higher (95.2 vs 92.1 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 Chickering and Hunnewell?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Dover and Wellesley in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chickering: 492. Hunnewell: 294. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chickering and Hunnewell rank in Massachusetts?
Chickering is 2nd of 1,009 and Hunnewell is 14th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).