Grace Farrar Cole vs South Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 3.8 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
South Elementary
Hingham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
496 students
| Measure | Grace Farrar Cole Norwell, Massachusetts | South Elementary Hingham, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #153 of 1,009 | #123 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #3386 of 50,301 | #2380 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 528 | 496 |
| Enrollment | 528 | 496 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 77% |
| city | Norwell | Hingham |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.2 vs 83.0).
- •South Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 75%).
- •South Elementary does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 79%).
- •South Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 14.7).
- •Grace Farrar Cole is the larger school with 528 students compared with 496.
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 South Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), South Elementary ranks higher (85.2 vs 83.0 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 South Elementary?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Norwell and Hingham in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grace Farrar Cole: 528. South Elementary: 496. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grace Farrar Cole and South Elementary rank in Massachusetts?
Grace Farrar Cole is 153rd of 1,009 and South Elementary is 123rd of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).