Gates Middle School vs William G Vinal
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gates Middle School
Scituate · Public middle · Grades 6–8
639 students
William G Vinal
Norwell · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
556 students
| Measure | Gates Middle School Scituate, Massachusetts | William G Vinal Norwell, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #72 of 300 | #328 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #1287 of 15,369 | #9420 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 639 | 556 |
| Enrollment | 639 | 556 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 64% |
| city | Scituate | Norwell |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gates Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 72.8).
- •William G Vinal does better on math proficiency (64% vs 60%).
- •William G Vinal does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 66%).
- •Gates Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 15.4).
- •Gates Middle School is the larger school with 639 students compared with 556.
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 Gates Middle School better than William G Vinal?
On the Success Index (US), Gates Middle School ranks higher (81.3 vs 72.8 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 Gates Middle School and William G Vinal?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Scituate and Norwell in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gates Middle School: 639. William G Vinal: 556. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gates Middle School and William G Vinal rank in Massachusetts?
Gates Middle School is 72nd of 300 and William G Vinal is 328th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).