Dennett Elementary vs Halifax Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dennett Elementary
Plympton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
249 students
Halifax Elementary
Halifax · Public elementary · Grades K–6
531 students
| Measure | Dennett Elementary Plympton, Massachusetts | Halifax Elementary Halifax, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #295 of 1,009 | #399 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #8499 of 50,301 | #12502 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 249 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 249 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 59% |
| city | Plympton | Halifax |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dennett Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.1 vs 68.3).
- •Dennett Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 59%).
- •Dennett Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 60%).
- •Halifax Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.6).
- •Halifax Elementary is the larger school with 531 students compared with 249.
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 Dennett Elementary better than Halifax Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dennett Elementary ranks higher (74.1 vs 68.3 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 Dennett Elementary and Halifax Elementary?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Plympton and Halifax in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dennett Elementary: 249. Halifax Elementary: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dennett Elementary and Halifax Elementary rank in Massachusetts?
Dennett Elementary is 295th of 1,009 and Halifax Elementary is 399th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).