Collins Middle vs Thomas Carroll
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.2 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
Thomas Carroll
Peabody · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
645 students
| Measure | Collins Middle Salem, Massachusetts | Thomas Carroll Peabody, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #231 of 300 | #827 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #9376 of 15,369 | #32855 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 611 | 645 |
| Enrollment | 611 | 645 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 36% |
| city | Salem | Peabody |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Collins Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.0 vs 38.7).
- •Thomas Carroll does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •Collins Middle does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.0).
- •Thomas Carroll is the larger school with 645 students compared with 611.
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 Thomas Carroll?
On the Success Index (US), Collins Middle ranks higher (42.0 vs 38.7 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 Thomas Carroll?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Salem and Peabody in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Collins Middle: 611. Thomas Carroll: 645. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Collins Middle and Thomas Carroll rank in Massachusetts?
Collins Middle is 231st of 300 and Thomas Carroll is 827th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).