Donald Ross vs Lincoln-Hancock Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Donald Ross
Braintree · Public elementary · Grades K–4
182 students
Lincoln-Hancock Community School
Quincy · Public elementary · Grades K–4
565 students
| Measure | Donald Ross Braintree, Massachusetts | Lincoln-Hancock Community School Quincy, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #305 of 1,009 | #464 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #8634 of 50,301 | #15461 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 182 | 565 |
| Enrollment | 182 | 565 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| city | Braintree | Quincy |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Donald Ross scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.9 vs 64.0).
- •Donald Ross does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Donald Ross does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Donald Ross does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 12.6).
- •Lincoln-Hancock Community School is the larger school with 565 students compared with 182.
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 Donald Ross better than Lincoln-Hancock Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Donald Ross ranks higher (73.9 vs 64.0 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 Donald Ross and Lincoln-Hancock Community School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Braintree and Quincy in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Donald Ross: 182. Lincoln-Hancock Community School: 565. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Donald Ross and Lincoln-Hancock Community School rank in Massachusetts?
Donald Ross is 305th of 1,009 and Lincoln-Hancock Community School is 464th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).