Furnace Brook Middle vs South River
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Furnace Brook Middle
Marshfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
799 students
South River
Marshfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
272 students
| Measure | Furnace Brook Middle Marshfield, Massachusetts | South River Marshfield, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #30 of 300 | #144 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #387 of 15,369 | #3152 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 799 | 272 |
| Enrollment | 799 | 272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| city | Marshfield | Marshfield |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Furnace Brook Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.7 vs 83.5).
- •Furnace Brook Middle does better on math proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •South River does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Furnace Brook Middle does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.4).
- •Furnace Brook Middle is the larger school with 799 students compared with 272.
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 Furnace Brook Middle better than South River?
On the Success Index (US), Furnace Brook Middle ranks higher (88.7 vs 83.5 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 Furnace Brook Middle and South River?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Marshfield and Marshfield in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Furnace Brook Middle: 799. South River: 272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Furnace Brook Middle and South River rank in Massachusetts?
Furnace Brook Middle is 30th of 300 and South River is 144th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).