Hancock vs South Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hancock
Brockton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
680 students
South Elementary
Stoughton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
305 students
| Measure | Hancock Brockton, Massachusetts | South Elementary Stoughton, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #964 of 1,009 | #166 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #43268 of 50,301 | #3807 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 680 | 305 |
| Enrollment | 680 | 305 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 72% |
| city | Brockton | Stoughton |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.2 vs 22.5).
- •South Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 26%).
- •South Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 34%).
- •South Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 16.2).
- •Hancock is the larger school with 680 students compared with 305.
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 Hancock better than South Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), South Elementary ranks higher (82.2 vs 22.5 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 Hancock and South Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Brockton and Stoughton in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hancock: 680. South Elementary: 305. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hancock and South Elementary rank in Massachusetts?
Hancock is 964th of 1,009 and South Elementary is 166th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).