Federal Furnace School vs Rising Tide Charter Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 7.3 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
Rising Tide Charter Public School
Plymouth · Charter high · Grades 5–12
617 students
| Measure | Federal Furnace School Plymouth, Massachusetts | Rising Tide Charter Public School Plymouth, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #692 of 1,009 | #157 of 300 |
| National rank | #25561 of 50,301 | #3589 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 5–12 |
| Students | 359 | 617 |
| Enrollment | 359 | 617 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 60% |
| city | Plymouth | Plymouth |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rising Tide Charter Public School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.9 vs 49.4).
- •Rising Tide Charter Public School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 42%).
- •Rising Tide Charter Public School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Federal Furnace School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 10.6).
- •Rising Tide Charter Public School is the larger school with 617 students compared with 359.
- •Federal Furnace School is a public school while Rising Tide Charter Public School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Rising Tide Charter Public School?
On the Success Index (US), Rising Tide Charter Public School ranks higher (68.9 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 Rising Tide Charter Public School?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Plymouth and Plymouth in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Federal Furnace School: 359. Rising Tide Charter Public School: 617. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Federal Furnace School and Rising Tide Charter Public School rank in Massachusetts?
Federal Furnace School is 692nd of 1,009 and Rising Tide Charter Public School is 157th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).