Fisher Hill School vs Ralph C Mahar Regional
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fisher Hill School
Orange · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
494 students
Ralph C Mahar Regional
Orange · Public high · Grades 7–12
509 students
| Measure | Fisher Hill School Orange, Massachusetts | Ralph C Mahar Regional Orange, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #960 of 1,009 | #205 of 300 |
| National rank | #43071 of 50,301 | #7144 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 494 | 509 |
| Enrollment | 494 | 509 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 40% |
| city | Orange | Orange |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ralph C Mahar Regional scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.7 vs 22.8).
- •Ralph C Mahar Regional does better on math proficiency (40% vs 22%).
- •Ralph C Mahar Regional does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 23%).
- •Ralph C Mahar Regional does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 12.7).
- •Ralph C Mahar Regional is the larger school with 509 students compared with 494.
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 Fisher Hill School better than Ralph C Mahar Regional?
On the Success Index (US), Ralph C Mahar Regional ranks higher (54.7 vs 22.8 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 Fisher Hill School and Ralph C Mahar Regional?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Orange and Orange in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fisher Hill School: 494. Ralph C Mahar Regional: 509. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fisher Hill School and Ralph C Mahar Regional rank in Massachusetts?
Fisher Hill School is 960th of 1,009 and Ralph C Mahar Regional is 205th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).