Edgar B Davis vs Howard School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edgar B Davis
Brockton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,009 students
Howard School
West Bridgewater · Public middle · Grades 4–6
335 students
| Measure | Edgar B Davis Brockton, Massachusetts | Howard School West Bridgewater, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #988 of 1,009 | #206 of 300 |
| National rank | #45510 of 50,301 | #7526 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 1,009 | 335 |
| Enrollment | 1,009 | 335 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 46% |
| city | Brockton | West Bridgewater |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howard School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.6 vs 18.9).
- •Howard School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 28%).
- •Howard School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 30%).
- •Howard School does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 18.0).
- •Edgar B Davis is the larger school with 1,009 students compared with 335.
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 Edgar B Davis better than Howard School?
On the Success Index (US), Howard School ranks higher (50.6 vs 18.9 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 Edgar B Davis and Howard School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Brockton and West Bridgewater in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edgar B Davis: 1,009. Howard School: 335. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edgar B Davis and Howard School rank in Massachusetts?
Edgar B Davis is 988th of 1,009 and Howard School is 206th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).