Grace Farrar Cole vs South Shore Charter Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.1 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 Shore Charter Public School
Norwell · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,057 students
| Measure | Grace Farrar Cole Norwell, Massachusetts | South Shore Charter Public School Norwell, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #153 of 1,009 | – |
| National rank | #3386 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 528 | 1,057 |
| Enrollment | 528 | 1,057 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 38% |
| city | Norwell | Norwell |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grace Farrar Cole does better on math proficiency (75% vs 38%).
- •Grace Farrar Cole does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 52%).
- •South Shore Charter Public School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 14.7).
- •South Shore Charter Public School is the larger school with 1,057 students compared with 528.
- •Grace Farrar Cole is a public school while South Shore Charter Public School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Shore Charter Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Grace Farrar Cole and South Shore Charter Public School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Norwell and Norwell in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grace Farrar Cole: 528. South Shore Charter Public School: 1,057. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grace Farrar Cole and South Shore Charter Public School rank in Massachusetts?
Grace Farrar Cole is 153rd of 1,009 and South Shore Charter Public School is unranked among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).