Dighton Middle School vs Nessacus Regional Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Massachusetts, United States, 180 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dighton Middle School
Dighton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
355 students
Nessacus Regional Middle School
Dalton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
353 students
| Measure | Dighton Middle School Dighton, Massachusetts | Nessacus Regional Middle School Dalton, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #191 of 300 | #214 of 300 |
| National rank | #6635 of 15,369 | #8066 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 355 | 353 |
| Enrollment | 355 | 353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 41% |
| city | Dighton | Dalton |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dighton Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.6 vs 48.1).
- •Dighton Middle School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 41%).
- •Dighton Middle School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 40%).
- •Nessacus Regional Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.8).
- •Dighton Middle School is the larger school with 355 students compared with 353.
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 Dighton Middle School better than Nessacus Regional Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Dighton Middle School ranks higher (54.6 vs 48.1 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 Dighton Middle School and Nessacus Regional Middle School?
About 180 km in a straight line, between Dighton and Dalton in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dighton Middle School: 355. Nessacus Regional Middle School: 353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dighton Middle School and Nessacus Regional Middle School rank in Massachusetts?
Dighton Middle School is 191st of 300 and Nessacus Regional Middle School is 214th of 300 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).