Collins Middle vs Somerset Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Massachusetts, United States, 89 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Collins Middle
Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
611 students
Somerset Middle School
Somerset · Public middle · Grades 6–8
610 students
| Measure | Collins Middle Salem, Massachusetts | Somerset Middle School Somerset, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #231 of 300 | #151 of 300 |
| National rank | #9376 of 15,369 | #4875 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 611 | 610 |
| Enrollment | 611 | 610 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 55% |
| city | Salem | Somerset |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Somerset Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.8 vs 42.0).
- •Somerset Middle School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 36%).
- •Somerset Middle School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 39%).
- •Collins Middle does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.3).
- •Collins Middle is the larger school with 611 students compared with 610.
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 Collins Middle better than Somerset Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Somerset Middle School ranks higher (62.8 vs 42.0 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 Collins Middle and Somerset Middle School?
About 89 km in a straight line, between Salem and Somerset in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Collins Middle: 611. Somerset Middle School: 610. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Collins Middle and Somerset Middle School rank in Massachusetts?
Collins Middle is 231st of 300 and Somerset Middle School is 151st of 300 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).