Excel High School vs Perry Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.2 km 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
Perry Elementary School
South Boston · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
213 students
| Measure | Excel High School South Boston, Massachusetts | Perry Elementary School South Boston, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #242 of 300 | #905 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #10518 of 16,910 | #38105 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 301 | 213 |
| Enrollment | 301 | 213 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 7.3 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| city | South Boston | South Boston |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Excel High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.8 vs 30.7).
- •Excel High School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Excel High School does better on students per teacher (7.3 vs 10.7).
- •Excel High School is the larger school with 301 students compared with 213.
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 Perry Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Excel High School ranks higher (41.8 vs 30.7 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 Excel High School and Perry Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between South Boston and South Boston in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Excel High School: 301. Perry Elementary School: 213. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Excel High School and Perry Elementary School rank in Massachusetts?
Excel High School is 242nd of 300 and Perry Elementary School is 905th of 1,009 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).