Granite Valley School vs Palmer High
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
Palmer High
Palmer · Public high · Grades 7–12
416 students
| Measure | Granite Valley School Monson, Massachusetts | Palmer High Palmer, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #267 of 1,009 | #228 of 300 |
| National rank | #7334 of 50,301 | #8922 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 1–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 400 | 416 |
| Enrollment | 400 | 416 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 9.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 40% |
| Math proficiency | – | 37% |
| city | Monson | Palmer |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Granite Valley School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.0 vs 48.0).
- •Palmer High does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 12.5).
- •Palmer High is the larger school with 416 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 Palmer High?
On the Success Index (US), Granite Valley School ranks higher (76.0 vs 48.0 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 Granite Valley School and Palmer High?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Monson and Palmer in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Granite Valley School: 400. Palmer High: 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Granite Valley School and Palmer High rank in Massachusetts?
Granite Valley School is 267th of 1,009 and Palmer High is 228th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).