Elizabeth S Brown vs Holmes Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 62 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elizabeth S Brown
Swansea · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
283 students
Holmes Elementary School
Dorchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
283 students
| Measure | Elizabeth S Brown Swansea, Massachusetts | Holmes Elementary School Dorchester, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #505 of 1,009 | #874 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #17262 of 50,301 | #36113 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 283 | 283 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 283 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 27% |
| city | Swansea | Dorchester |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elizabeth S Brown scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.3 vs 33.7).
- •Elizabeth S Brown does better on math proficiency (58% vs 27%).
- •Elizabeth S Brown does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 32%).
- •Holmes Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 17.7).
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 Elizabeth S Brown better than Holmes Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Elizabeth S Brown ranks higher (61.3 vs 33.7 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 Elizabeth S Brown and Holmes Elementary School?
About 62 km in a straight line, between Swansea and Dorchester in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elizabeth S Brown: 283. Holmes Elementary School: 283. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elizabeth S Brown and Holmes Elementary School rank in Massachusetts?
Elizabeth S Brown is 505th of 1,009 and Holmes Elementary School is 874th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).