Davis Hill Elementary vs McCarthy-Towne School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 36 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
McCarthy-Towne School
Acton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
431 students
| Measure | Davis Hill Elementary Holden, Massachusetts | McCarthy-Towne School Acton, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #138 of 1,009 | #326 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #2938 of 50,301 | #9396 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 431 | 431 |
| Enrollment | 431 | 431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 57% |
| city | Holden | Acton |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Davis Hill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.9 vs 72.8).
- •Davis Hill Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 57%).
- •Davis Hill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 65%).
- •Davis Hill Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.3).
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 McCarthy-Towne School?
On the Success Index (US), Davis Hill Elementary ranks higher (83.9 vs 72.8 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 McCarthy-Towne School?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Holden and Acton in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Davis Hill Elementary: 431. McCarthy-Towne School: 431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Davis Hill Elementary and McCarthy-Towne School rank in Massachusetts?
Davis Hill Elementary is 138th of 1,009 and McCarthy-Towne School is 326th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).