Davis Hill Elementary vs Dawson
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Davis Hill Elementary
Holden · Public elementary · Grades K–5
431 students
Dawson
Holden · Public elementary · Grades K–5
487 students
| Measure | Davis Hill Elementary Holden, Massachusetts | Dawson Holden, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #138 of 1,009 | #250 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #2938 of 50,301 | #6628 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 431 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 431 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 67% |
| city | Holden | Holden |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Davis Hill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.9 vs 77.1).
- •Davis Hill Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 67%).
- •Davis Hill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 69%).
- •Davis Hill Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.9).
- •Dawson is the larger school with 487 students compared with 431.
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 Davis Hill Elementary better than Dawson?
On the Success Index (US), Davis Hill Elementary ranks higher (83.9 vs 77.1 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 Davis Hill Elementary and Dawson?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Holden and Holden in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Davis Hill Elementary: 431. Dawson: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Davis Hill Elementary and Dawson rank in Massachusetts?
Davis Hill Elementary is 138th of 1,009 and Dawson is 250th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).