Federal Furnace School vs Plymouth Commun Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Federal Furnace School
Plymouth · Public elementary · Grades K–5
359 students
Plymouth Commun Intermediate
Plymouth · Public middle · Grades 6–8
920 students
| Measure | Federal Furnace School Plymouth, Massachusetts | Plymouth Commun Intermediate Plymouth, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #692 of 1,009 | #161 of 300 |
| National rank | #25561 of 50,301 | #5210 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 359 | 920 |
| Enrollment | 359 | 920 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 43% |
| city | Plymouth | Plymouth |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plymouth Commun Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.2 vs 49.4).
- •Plymouth Commun Intermediate does better on math proficiency (43% vs 42%).
- •Plymouth Commun Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 42%).
- •Federal Furnace School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 11.1).
- •Plymouth Commun Intermediate is the larger school with 920 students compared with 359.
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 Federal Furnace School better than Plymouth Commun Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Plymouth Commun Intermediate ranks higher (61.2 vs 49.4 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 Federal Furnace School and Plymouth Commun Intermediate?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Plymouth and Plymouth in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Federal Furnace School: 359. Plymouth Commun Intermediate: 920. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Federal Furnace School and Plymouth Commun Intermediate rank in Massachusetts?
Federal Furnace School is 692nd of 1,009 and Plymouth Commun Intermediate is 161st of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).