Cyrus Peirce vs Dighton Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Massachusetts, United States, 106 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cyrus Peirce
Nantucket · Public middle · Grades 6–8
358 students
Dighton Middle School
Dighton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
355 students
| Measure | Cyrus Peirce Nantucket, Massachusetts | Dighton Middle School Dighton, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #220 of 300 | #191 of 300 |
| National rank | #8671 of 15,369 | #6635 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 358 | 355 |
| Enrollment | 358 | 355 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 47% |
| city | Nantucket | Dighton |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dighton Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.6 vs 45.2).
- •Dighton Middle School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 34%).
- •Dighton Middle School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 40%).
- •Cyrus Peirce does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 14.8).
- •Cyrus Peirce is the larger school with 358 students compared with 355.
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 Cyrus Peirce better than Dighton Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Dighton Middle School ranks higher (54.6 vs 45.2 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 Cyrus Peirce and Dighton Middle School?
About 106 km in a straight line, between Nantucket and Dighton in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cyrus Peirce: 358. Dighton Middle School: 355. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cyrus Peirce and Dighton Middle School rank in Massachusetts?
Cyrus Peirce is 220th of 300 and Dighton Middle School is 191st of 300 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).