Francis J Kane vs Margaret A Neary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Francis J Kane
Marlborough ยท Public elementary ยท Grades Kโ5
575 students
Margaret A Neary
Southborough ยท Public elementary ยท Grades 4โ5
275 students
| Measure | Francis J Kane Marlborough, Massachusetts | Margaret A Neary Southborough, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #839 of 1,009 | #88 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #33659 of 50,301 | #1760 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades Kโ5 | Grades 4โ5 |
| Students | 575 | 275 |
| Enrollment | 575 | 275 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | โ | โ |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 85% |
| city | Marlborough | Southborough |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขMargaret A Neary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.7 vs 37.5).
- โขMargaret A Neary does better on math proficiency (85% vs 34%).
- โขMargaret A Neary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 40%).
- โขFrancis J Kane does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.5).
- โขFrancis J Kane is the larger school with 575 students compared with 275.
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 Francis J Kane better than Margaret A Neary?
On the Success Index (US), Margaret A Neary ranks higher (86.7 vs 37.5 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 Francis J Kane and Margaret A Neary?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Marlborough and Southborough in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Francis J Kane: 575. Margaret A Neary: 275. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Francis J Kane and Margaret A Neary rank in Massachusetts?
Francis J Kane is 839th of 1,009 and Margaret A Neary is 88th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).