Granite Valley School vs Old Mill Pond
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 8.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Granite Valley School
Monson · Public elementary · Grades 1–6
400 students
Old Mill Pond
Palmer · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
677 students
| Measure | Granite Valley School Monson, Massachusetts | Old Mill Pond Palmer, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #267 of 1,009 | #902 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #7334 of 50,301 | #37971 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 400 | 677 |
| Enrollment | 400 | 677 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 39% |
| Math proficiency | – | 21% |
| city | Monson | Palmer |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Granite Valley School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.0 vs 30.9).
- •Granite Valley School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.0).
- •Old Mill Pond is the larger school with 677 students compared with 400.
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 Granite Valley School better than Old Mill Pond?
On the Success Index (US), Granite Valley School ranks higher (76.0 vs 30.9 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 Granite Valley School and Old Mill Pond?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Monson and Palmer in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Granite Valley School: 400. Old Mill Pond: 677. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Granite Valley School and Old Mill Pond rank in Massachusetts?
Granite Valley School is 267th of 1,009 and Old Mill Pond is 902nd of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).