Groton Dunstable Regional vs Varnum Brook
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Groton Dunstable Regional
Groton · Public high · Grades 9–12
659 students
Varnum Brook
Pepperell · Public elementary · Grades K–4
606 students
| Measure | Groton Dunstable Regional Groton, Massachusetts | Varnum Brook Pepperell, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #21 of 300 | #403 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #374 of 16,910 | #12628 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 659 | 606 |
| Enrollment | 659 | 606 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 61% |
| city | Groton | Pepperell |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Groton Dunstable Regional scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.9 vs 68.2).
- •Groton Dunstable Regional does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 61%).
- •Groton Dunstable Regional does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 61%).
- •Groton Dunstable Regional does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.1).
- •Groton Dunstable Regional is the larger school with 659 students compared with 606.
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 Groton Dunstable Regional better than Varnum Brook?
On the Success Index (US), Groton Dunstable Regional ranks higher (87.9 vs 68.2 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 Groton Dunstable Regional and Varnum Brook?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Groton and Pepperell in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Groton Dunstable Regional: 659. Varnum Brook: 606. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Groton Dunstable Regional and Varnum Brook rank in Massachusetts?
Groton Dunstable Regional is 21st of 300 and Varnum Brook is 403rd of 1,009 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).