Dartmouth High vs John B Devalles
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dartmouth High
Dartmouth · Public high · Grades 9–12
902 students
John B Devalles
New Bedford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
292 students
| Measure | Dartmouth High Dartmouth, Massachusetts | John B Devalles New Bedford, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #104 of 300 | #742 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #1751 of 16,910 | #28669 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 902 | 292 |
| Enrollment | 902 | 292 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 47% |
| city | Dartmouth | New Bedford |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dartmouth High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 44.9).
- •Dartmouth High does better on math proficiency (69% vs 47%).
- •Dartmouth High does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 32%).
- •John B Devalles does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.0).
- •Dartmouth High is the larger school with 902 students compared with 292.
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 Dartmouth High better than John B Devalles?
On the Success Index (US), Dartmouth High ranks higher (76.9 vs 44.9 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 Dartmouth High and John B Devalles?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Dartmouth and New Bedford in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dartmouth High: 902. John B Devalles: 292. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dartmouth High and John B Devalles rank in Massachusetts?
Dartmouth High is 104th of 300 and John B Devalles is 742nd of 1,009 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).