Federal Furnace School vs West Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 5.9 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
West Elementary
Plymouth · Public elementary · Grades K–5
349 students
| Measure | Federal Furnace School Plymouth, Massachusetts | West Elementary Plymouth, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #692 of 1,009 | #321 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #25561 of 50,301 | #9216 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 359 | 349 |
| Enrollment | 359 | 349 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| city | Plymouth | Plymouth |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.1 vs 49.4).
- •West Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •West Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Federal Furnace School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 10.6).
- •Federal Furnace School is the larger school with 359 students compared with 349.
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 West Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), West Elementary ranks higher (73.1 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 West Elementary?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Plymouth and Plymouth in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Federal Furnace School: 359. West Elementary: 349. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Federal Furnace School and West Elementary rank in Massachusetts?
Federal Furnace School is 692nd of 1,009 and West Elementary is 321st of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).