Deerfield Elementary vs James F Hennessey
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 120 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deerfield Elementary
South Deerfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
301 students
James F Hennessey
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
300 students
| Measure | Deerfield Elementary South Deerfield, Massachusetts | James F Hennessey Lawrence, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #384 of 1,009 | #3 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #11919 of 50,301 | #128 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 301 | 300 |
| Enrollment | 301 | 300 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | – |
| Math proficiency | 48% | – |
| city | South Deerfield | Lawrence |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James F Hennessey scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.6 vs 69.1).
- •Deerfield Elementary does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 9.7).
- •Deerfield Elementary is the larger school with 301 students compared with 300.
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 Deerfield Elementary better than James F Hennessey?
On the Success Index (US), James F Hennessey ranks higher (94.6 vs 69.1 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 Deerfield Elementary and James F Hennessey?
About 120 km in a straight line, between South Deerfield and Lawrence in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deerfield Elementary: 301. James F Hennessey: 300. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deerfield Elementary and James F Hennessey rank in Massachusetts?
Deerfield Elementary is 384th of 1,009 and James F Hennessey is 3rd of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).