Fisher Hill School vs Swift River
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 9.3 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
Swift River
New Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
134 students
| Measure | Fisher Hill School Orange, Massachusetts | Swift River New Salem, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #960 of 1,009 | #447 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #43071 of 50,301 | #14426 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 494 | 134 |
| Enrollment | 494 | 134 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 62% |
| city | Orange | New Salem |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Swift River scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.6 vs 22.8).
- •Swift River does better on math proficiency (62% vs 22%).
- •Swift River does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 23%).
- •Swift River does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 12.7).
- •Fisher Hill School is the larger school with 494 students compared with 134.
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 Swift River?
On the Success Index (US), Swift River ranks higher (65.6 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 Swift River?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Orange and New Salem in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fisher Hill School: 494. Swift River: 134. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fisher Hill School and Swift River rank in Massachusetts?
Fisher Hill School is 960th of 1,009 and Swift River is 447th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).