Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School vs George F. Willett
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School
Norwood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
807 students
George F. Willett
Norwood · Public elementary · Grades K–K
256 students
| Measure | Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School Norwood, Massachusetts | George F. Willett Norwood, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #168 of 300 | #164 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #5540 of 15,369 | #3785 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–K |
| Students | 807 | 256 |
| Enrollment | 807 | 256 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | – |
| Math proficiency | 45% | – |
| city | Norwood | Norwood |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George F. Willett scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.2 vs 59.7).
- •George F. Willett does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 11.5).
- •Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School is the larger school with 807 students compared with 256.
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. Philip O. Coakley Middle School better than George F. Willett?
On the Success Index (US), George F. Willett ranks higher (82.2 vs 59.7 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. Philip O. Coakley Middle School and George F. Willett?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Norwood and Norwood in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School: 807. George F. Willett: 256. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School and George F. Willett rank in Massachusetts?
Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School is 168th of 300 and George F. Willett is 164th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).