Francis M Leahy vs John K Tarbox
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 917 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Francis M Leahy
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
525 students
John K Tarbox
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
281 students
| Measure | Francis M Leahy Lawrence, Massachusetts | John K Tarbox Lawrence, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #999 of 1,009 | #842 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #46810 of 50,301 | #33846 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 525 | 281 |
| Enrollment | 525 | 281 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 37% |
| city | Lawrence | Lawrence |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John K Tarbox scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.2 vs 16.6).
- •John K Tarbox does better on math proficiency (37% vs 11%).
- •John K Tarbox does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 21%).
- •John K Tarbox does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.5).
- •Francis M Leahy is the larger school with 525 students compared with 281.
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 M Leahy better than John K Tarbox?
On the Success Index (US), John K Tarbox ranks higher (37.2 vs 16.6 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 M Leahy and John K Tarbox?
About 917 m in a straight line, between Lawrence and Lawrence in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Francis M Leahy: 525. John K Tarbox: 281. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Francis M Leahy and John K Tarbox rank in Massachusetts?
Francis M Leahy is 999th of 1,009 and John K Tarbox is 842nd of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).