Greenwood vs Horace Mann
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greenwood
Wakefield · Public elementary · Grades K–4
227 students
Horace Mann
Melrose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
254 students
| Measure | Greenwood Wakefield, Massachusetts | Horace Mann Melrose, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #129 of 1,009 | #58 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #2565 of 50,301 | #1180 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 227 | 254 |
| Enrollment | 227 | 254 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 87% |
| city | Wakefield | Melrose |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horace Mann scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.4 vs 84.7).
- •Horace Mann does better on math proficiency (87% vs 72%).
- •Horace Mann does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 77%).
- •Greenwood does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.9).
- •Horace Mann is the larger school with 254 students compared with 227.
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 Greenwood better than Horace Mann?
On the Success Index (US), Horace Mann ranks higher (88.4 vs 84.7 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 Greenwood and Horace Mann?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Wakefield and Melrose in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Greenwood: 227. Horace Mann: 254. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Greenwood and Horace Mann rank in Massachusetts?
Greenwood is 129th of 1,009 and Horace Mann is 58th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).