Edgar B Davis vs South Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.8 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
South Middle School
Brockton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
398 students
| Measure | Edgar B Davis Brockton, Massachusetts | South Middle School Brockton, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #988 of 1,009 | #285 of 300 |
| National rank | #45510 of 50,301 | #13236 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,009 | 398 |
| Enrollment | 1,009 | 398 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 13% |
| city | Brockton | Brockton |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.0 vs 18.9).
- •Edgar B Davis does better on math proficiency (28% vs 13%).
- •Edgar B Davis does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 22%).
- •South Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 18.0).
- •Edgar B Davis is the larger school with 1,009 students compared with 398.
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 South Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), South Middle School ranks higher (23.0 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 South Middle School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Brockton and Brockton in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edgar B Davis: 1,009. South Middle School: 398. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edgar B Davis and South Middle School rank in Massachusetts?
Edgar B Davis is 988th of 1,009 and South Middle School is 285th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).