Elizabeth S Brown vs South
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.9 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
South
Somerset · Public elementary · Grades K–5
242 students
| Measure | Elizabeth S Brown Swansea, Massachusetts | South Somerset, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #505 of 1,009 | #356 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #17262 of 50,301 | #10832 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 283 | 242 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 242 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 47% |
| city | Swansea | Somerset |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 61.3).
- •Elizabeth S Brown does better on math proficiency (58% vs 47%).
- •South does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •South does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 17.7).
- •Elizabeth S Brown is the larger school with 283 students compared with 242.
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 South?
On the Success Index (US), South ranks higher (70.7 vs 61.3 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 South?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Swansea and Somerset in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elizabeth S Brown: 283. South: 242. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elizabeth S Brown and South rank in Massachusetts?
Elizabeth S Brown is 505th of 1,009 and South is 356th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).