Duxbury Middle vs Furnace Brook Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Massachusetts, United States, 8.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Duxbury Middle
Duxbury · Public middle · Grades 6–8
599 students
Furnace Brook Middle
Marshfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
799 students
| Measure | Duxbury Middle Duxbury, Massachusetts | Furnace Brook Middle Marshfield, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #49 of 300 | #30 of 300 |
| National rank | #743 of 15,369 | #387 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 599 | 799 |
| Enrollment | 599 | 799 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 72% |
| city | Duxbury | Marshfield |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Furnace Brook Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.7 vs 85.1).
- •Furnace Brook Middle does better on math proficiency (72% vs 63%).
- •Duxbury Middle does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 72%).
- •Furnace Brook Middle does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 11.1).
- •Furnace Brook Middle is the larger school with 799 students compared with 599.
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 Duxbury Middle better than Furnace Brook Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Furnace Brook Middle ranks higher (88.7 vs 85.1 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 Duxbury Middle and Furnace Brook Middle?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Duxbury and Marshfield in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Duxbury Middle: 599. Furnace Brook Middle: 799. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Duxbury Middle and Furnace Brook Middle rank in Massachusetts?
Duxbury Middle is 49th of 300 and Furnace Brook Middle is 30th of 300 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).