Deerfield Elementary vs Whately Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 3.4 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
Whately Elementary
Whately · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
133 students
| Measure | Deerfield Elementary South Deerfield, Massachusetts | Whately Elementary Whately, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #384 of 1,009 | #378 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #11919 of 50,301 | #11700 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 301 | 133 |
| Enrollment | 301 | 133 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 8.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 62% |
| city | South Deerfield | Whately |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (69.1 vs 69.5).
- •Whately Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 48%).
- •Deerfield Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Whately Elementary does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 8.9).
- •Deerfield Elementary is the larger school with 301 students compared with 133.
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 Whately Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Deerfield Elementary and Whately Elementary?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between South Deerfield and Whately in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deerfield Elementary: 301. Whately Elementary: 133. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deerfield Elementary and Whately Elementary rank in Massachusetts?
Deerfield Elementary is 384th of 1,009 and Whately Elementary is 378th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).