Daniel Butler vs Watertown High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Daniel Butler
Belmont · Public elementary · Grades K–3
261 students
Watertown High
Watertown · Public high · Grades 9–12
761 students
| Measure | Daniel Butler Belmont, Massachusetts | Watertown High Watertown, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #51 of 1,009 | #136 of 300 |
| National rank | #980 of 50,301 | #2898 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 261 | 761 |
| Enrollment | 261 | 761 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 62% |
| city | Belmont | Watertown |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Daniel Butler scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.1 vs 71.7).
- •Daniel Butler does better on math proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Daniel Butler does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 62%).
- •Watertown High does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.4).
- •Watertown High is the larger school with 761 students compared with 261.
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 Daniel Butler better than Watertown High?
On the Success Index (US), Daniel Butler ranks higher (89.1 vs 71.7 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 Daniel Butler and Watertown High?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Belmont and Watertown in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Daniel Butler: 261. Watertown High: 761. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Daniel Butler and Watertown High rank in Massachusetts?
Daniel Butler is 51st of 1,009 and Watertown High is 136th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).