Cushing Elementary vs Hatherly Elementary
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.
Cushing Elementary
Scituate · Public elementary · Grades K–5
352 students
Hatherly Elementary
Scituate · Public elementary · Grades K–5
263 students
| Measure | Cushing Elementary Scituate, Massachusetts | Hatherly Elementary Scituate, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #56 of 1,009 | #95 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #1113 of 50,301 | #1898 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 352 | 263 |
| Enrollment | 352 | 263 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 72% |
| city | Scituate | Scituate |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cushing Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.6 vs 86.3).
- •Cushing Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Cushing Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Hatherly Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.0).
- •Cushing Elementary is the larger school with 352 students compared with 263.
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 Cushing Elementary better than Hatherly Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cushing Elementary ranks higher (88.6 vs 86.3 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 Cushing Elementary and Hatherly Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Scituate and Scituate in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cushing Elementary: 352. Hatherly Elementary: 263. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cushing Elementary and Hatherly Elementary rank in Massachusetts?
Cushing Elementary is 56th of 1,009 and Hatherly Elementary is 95th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).