Groton Dunstable Regional Middle vs Varnum Brook
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 5.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Groton Dunstable Regional Middle
Groton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
739 students
Varnum Brook
Pepperell · Public elementary · Grades K–4
606 students
| Measure | Groton Dunstable Regional Middle Groton, Massachusetts | Varnum Brook Pepperell, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #83 of 300 | #403 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #1527 of 15,369 | #12628 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 739 | 606 |
| Enrollment | 739 | 606 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 61% |
| city | Groton | Pepperell |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Groton Dunstable Regional Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.7 vs 68.2).
- •Groton Dunstable Regional Middle does better on math proficiency (68% vs 61%).
- •Groton Dunstable Regional Middle does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 61%).
- •Groton Dunstable Regional Middle does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.1).
- •Groton Dunstable Regional Middle is the larger school with 739 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 Middle better than Varnum Brook?
On the Success Index (US), Groton Dunstable Regional Middle ranks higher (79.7 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 Middle and Varnum Brook?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Groton and Pepperell in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Groton Dunstable Regional Middle: 739. Varnum Brook: 606. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Groton Dunstable Regional Middle and Varnum Brook rank in Massachusetts?
Groton Dunstable Regional Middle is 83rd of 300 and Varnum Brook is 403rd of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).