Cornelius M Callahan vs John P Oldham
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cornelius M Callahan
Norwood · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
247 students
John P Oldham
Norwood · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
261 students
| Measure | Cornelius M Callahan Norwood, Massachusetts | John P Oldham Norwood, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #332 of 1,009 | #325 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #9631 of 50,301 | #9385 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 247 | 261 |
| Enrollment | 247 | 261 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| city | Norwood | Norwood |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (72.4 vs 72.8).
- •John P Oldham does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Cornelius M Callahan does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •John P Oldham does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 10.3).
- •John P Oldham is the larger school with 261 students compared with 247.
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 Cornelius M Callahan better than John P Oldham?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cornelius M Callahan and John P Oldham?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Norwood and Norwood in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cornelius M Callahan: 247. John P Oldham: 261. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cornelius M Callahan and John P Oldham rank in Massachusetts?
Cornelius M Callahan is 332nd of 1,009 and John P Oldham is 325th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).