Excel High School vs Perkins Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 504 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Excel High School
South Boston · Public high · Grades 9–12
301 students
Perkins Elementary School
South Boston · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
167 students
| Measure | Excel High School South Boston, Massachusetts | Perkins Elementary School South Boston, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #242 of 300 | #770 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #10518 of 16,910 | #30050 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 301 | 167 |
| Enrollment | 301 | 167 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 7.3 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| city | South Boston | South Boston |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Perkins Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.9 vs 41.8).
- •Perkins Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Perkins Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Excel High School does better on students per teacher (7.3 vs 9.3).
- •Excel High School is the larger school with 301 students compared with 167.
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 Excel High School better than Perkins Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Perkins Elementary School ranks higher (42.9 vs 41.8 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 Excel High School and Perkins Elementary School?
About 504 m in a straight line, between South Boston and South Boston in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Excel High School: 301. Perkins Elementary School: 167. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Excel High School and Perkins Elementary School rank in Massachusetts?
Excel High School is 242nd of 300 and Perkins Elementary School is 770th of 1,009 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).