H Olive Day vs John D Runkle
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 29 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
H Olive Day
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
477 students
John D Runkle
Brookline · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
476 students
| Measure | H Olive Day Norfolk, Massachusetts | John D Runkle Brookline, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #107 of 1,009 | #100 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #2159 of 50,301 | #2016 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 477 | 476 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 76% |
| Math proficiency | – | 75% |
| city | Norfolk | Brookline |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (85.6 vs 86.0).
- •H Olive Day does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.9).
- •H Olive Day is the larger school with 477 students compared with 476.
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 H Olive Day better than John D Runkle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are H Olive Day and John D Runkle?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Norfolk and Brookline in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
H Olive Day: 477. John D Runkle: 476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do H Olive Day and John D Runkle rank in Massachusetts?
H Olive Day is 107th of 1,009 and John D Runkle is 100th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).