Great Oak vs Willis E Thorpe
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.3 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
Willis E Thorpe
Danvers · Public elementary · Grades K–5
294 students
| Measure | Great Oak Danvers, Massachusetts | Willis E Thorpe Danvers, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #386 of 1,009 | #448 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #12002 of 50,301 | #14564 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 291 | 294 |
| Enrollment | 291 | 294 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| city | Danvers | Danvers |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Great Oak scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.0 vs 65.4).
- •Willis E Thorpe does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Great Oak does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Great Oak does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.7).
- •Willis E Thorpe is the larger school with 294 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 Willis E Thorpe?
On the Success Index (US), Great Oak ranks higher (69.0 vs 65.4 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 Willis E Thorpe?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Danvers and Danvers in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Great Oak: 291. Willis E Thorpe: 294. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Great Oak and Willis E Thorpe rank in Massachusetts?
Great Oak is 386th of 1,009 and Willis E Thorpe is 448th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).