Dolbeare vs Walton
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dolbeare
Wakefield · Public elementary · Grades K–4
443 students
Walton
Wakefield · Public elementary · Grades K–4
218 students
| Measure | Dolbeare Wakefield, Massachusetts | Walton Wakefield, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #245 of 1,009 | #582 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #6481 of 50,301 | #20032 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 443 | 218 |
| Enrollment | 443 | 218 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| city | Wakefield | Wakefield |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dolbeare scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.4 vs 57.4).
- •Dolbeare does better on math proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Dolbeare does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Dolbeare does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.6).
- •Dolbeare is the larger school with 443 students compared with 218.
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 Dolbeare better than Walton?
On the Success Index (US), Dolbeare ranks higher (77.4 vs 57.4 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 Dolbeare and Walton?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Wakefield and Wakefield in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dolbeare: 443. Walton: 218. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dolbeare and Walton rank in Massachusetts?
Dolbeare is 245th of 1,009 and Walton is 582nd of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).