Dr. Kevin M. Hurley Middle School vs Palmer River
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 6.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Kevin M. Hurley Middle School
Seekonk · Public middle · Grades 6–8
500 students
Palmer River
Rehoboth · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
618 students
| Measure | Dr. Kevin M. Hurley Middle School Seekonk, Massachusetts | Palmer River Rehoboth, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #100 of 300 | #543 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #2157 of 15,369 | #18349 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 500 | 618 |
| Enrollment | 500 | 618 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 53% |
| city | Seekonk | Rehoboth |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr. Kevin M. Hurley Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.1 vs 59.8).
- •Dr. Kevin M. Hurley Middle School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 53%).
- •Dr. Kevin M. Hurley Middle School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 54%).
- •Dr. Kevin M. Hurley Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.0).
- •Palmer River is the larger school with 618 students compared with 500.
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 Dr. Kevin M. Hurley Middle School better than Palmer River?
On the Success Index (US), Dr. Kevin M. Hurley Middle School ranks higher (76.1 vs 59.8 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 Dr. Kevin M. Hurley Middle School and Palmer River?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Seekonk and Rehoboth in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Kevin M. Hurley Middle School: 500. Palmer River: 618. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Kevin M. Hurley Middle School and Palmer River rank in Massachusetts?
Dr. Kevin M. Hurley Middle School is 100th of 300 and Palmer River is 543rd of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).