Franklin vs Peirce
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin
West Newton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
320 students
Peirce
West Newton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
249 students
| Measure | Franklin West Newton, Massachusetts | Peirce West Newton, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #26 of 1,009 | #61 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #620 of 50,301 | #1278 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 320 | 249 |
| Enrollment | 320 | 249 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 77% |
| city | West Newton | West Newton |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.8 vs 88.1).
- •Peirce does better on math proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Franklin does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 77%).
- •Franklin does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 11.9).
- •Franklin is the larger school with 320 students compared with 249.
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 Peirce?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin ranks higher (90.8 vs 88.1 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 Peirce?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between West Newton and West Newton in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin: 320. Peirce: 249. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin and Peirce rank in Massachusetts?
Franklin is 26th of 1,009 and Peirce is 61st of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).