Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School vs Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Massachusetts, United States, 88 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School
Devens · Charter high · Grades 7–12
388 students
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School
South Hadley · Charter high · Grades 7–12
397 students
| Measure | Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School Devens, Massachusetts | Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School South Hadley, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #107 of 300 | #151 of 300 |
| National rank | #1824 of 16,910 | #3407 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 388 | 397 |
| Enrollment | 388 | 397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 42% |
| city | Devens | South Hadley |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.6 vs 69.6).
- •Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 42%).
- •Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 68%).
- •Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School is the larger school with 397 students compared with 388.
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 W. Parker Charter Essential School better than Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School?
On the Success Index (US), Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School ranks higher (76.6 vs 69.6 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 W. Parker Charter Essential School and Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School?
About 88 km in a straight line, between Devens and South Hadley in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School: 388. Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School: 397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School and Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School rank in Massachusetts?
Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School is 107th of 300 and Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School is 151st of 300 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).