Great Oak vs Highlands
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Oak
Danvers · Public elementary · Grades K–5
291 students
Highlands
Danvers · Public elementary · Grades K–5
385 students
| Measure | Great Oak Danvers, Massachusetts | Highlands Danvers, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #386 of 1,009 | #750 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #12002 of 50,301 | #28994 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 291 | 385 |
| Enrollment | 291 | 385 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| city | Danvers | Danvers |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Great Oak scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.0 vs 44.4).
- •Great Oak does better on math proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Great Oak does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Great Oak does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 16.7).
- •Highlands is the larger school with 385 students compared with 291.
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 Great Oak better than Highlands?
On the Success Index (US), Great Oak ranks higher (69.0 vs 44.4 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 Great Oak and Highlands?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Danvers and Danvers in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Great Oak: 291. Highlands: 385. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Great Oak and Highlands rank in Massachusetts?
Great Oak is 386th of 1,009 and Highlands is 750th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).