Duxbury Middle vs South River
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 6.3 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
South River
Marshfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
272 students
| Measure | Duxbury Middle Duxbury, Massachusetts | South River Marshfield, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #49 of 300 | #144 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #743 of 15,369 | #3152 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 599 | 272 |
| Enrollment | 599 | 272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 67% |
| city | Duxbury | Marshfield |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Duxbury Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.1 vs 83.5).
- •South River does better on math proficiency (67% vs 63%).
- •South River does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 73%).
- •Duxbury Middle does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.4).
- •Duxbury Middle is the larger school with 599 students compared with 272.
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 South River?
On the Success Index (US), Duxbury Middle ranks higher (85.1 vs 83.5 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 South River?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Duxbury and Marshfield in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Duxbury Middle: 599. South River: 272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Duxbury Middle and South River rank in Massachusetts?
Duxbury Middle is 49th of 300 and South River is 144th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).