Franklin vs Henry Whittemore Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 754 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin
West Newton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
320 students
Henry Whittemore Elementary School
Waltham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
372 students
| Measure | Franklin West Newton, Massachusetts | Henry Whittemore Elementary School Waltham, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #26 of 1,009 | #759 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #620 of 50,301 | #29387 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 320 | 372 |
| Enrollment | 320 | 372 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 39% |
| city | West Newton | Waltham |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.8 vs 43.8).
- •Franklin does better on math proficiency (72% vs 39%).
- •Franklin does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 36%).
- •Henry Whittemore Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 10.0).
- •Henry Whittemore Elementary School is the larger school with 372 students compared with 320.
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 Franklin better than Henry Whittemore Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin ranks higher (90.8 vs 43.8 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 Franklin and Henry Whittemore Elementary School?
About 754 m in a straight line, between West Newton and Waltham in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin: 320. Henry Whittemore Elementary School: 372. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin and Henry Whittemore Elementary School rank in Massachusetts?
Franklin is 26th of 1,009 and Henry Whittemore Elementary School is 759th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).