Gardner vs Somerset Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gardner
Swansea · Public elementary · Grades K–2
276 students
Somerset Middle School
Somerset · Public middle · Grades 6–8
610 students
| Measure | Gardner Swansea, Massachusetts | Somerset Middle School Somerset, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #992 of 1,009 | #151 of 300 |
| National rank | #46221 of 50,301 | #4875 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 276 | 610 |
| Enrollment | 276 | 610 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 50% |
| Math proficiency | – | 55% |
| city | Swansea | Somerset |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Somerset Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.8 vs 17.7).
- •Somerset Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 19.7).
- •Somerset Middle School is the larger school with 610 students compared with 276.
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 Gardner better than Somerset Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Somerset Middle School ranks higher (62.8 vs 17.7 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 Gardner and Somerset Middle School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Swansea and Somerset in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gardner: 276. Somerset Middle School: 610. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gardner and Somerset Middle School rank in Massachusetts?
Gardner is 992nd of 1,009 and Somerset Middle School is 151st of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).