Grace Farrar Cole vs Shaw-Taylor Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 21 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grace Farrar Cole
Norwell · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
528 students
Shaw-Taylor Elementary School
Dorchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
528 students
| Measure | Grace Farrar Cole Norwell, Massachusetts | Shaw-Taylor Elementary School Dorchester, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #153 of 1,009 | #833 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #3386 of 50,301 | #33392 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 528 | 528 |
| Enrollment | 528 | 528 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 15% |
| city | Norwell | Dorchester |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grace Farrar Cole scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.0 vs 37.9).
- •Grace Farrar Cole does better on math proficiency (75% vs 15%).
- •Grace Farrar Cole does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 44.5%).
- •Shaw-Taylor Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 14.7).
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 Grace Farrar Cole better than Shaw-Taylor Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Grace Farrar Cole ranks higher (83.0 vs 37.9 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 Grace Farrar Cole and Shaw-Taylor Elementary School?
About 21 km in a straight line, between Norwell and Dorchester in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grace Farrar Cole: 528. Shaw-Taylor Elementary School: 528. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grace Farrar Cole and Shaw-Taylor Elementary School rank in Massachusetts?
Grace Farrar Cole is 153rd of 1,009 and Shaw-Taylor Elementary School is 833rd of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).