Harrington vs Peirce
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harrington
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
374 students
Peirce
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
318 students
| Measure | Harrington Lexington, Massachusetts | Peirce Arlington, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #50 of 1,009 | #387 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #958 of 50,301 | #12089 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 374 | 318 |
| Enrollment | 374 | 318 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 57% |
| city | Lexington | Arlington |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harrington scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.2 vs 68.9).
- •Harrington does better on math proficiency (75% vs 57%).
- •Harrington does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 62%).
- •Harrington does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 13.3).
- •Harrington is the larger school with 374 students compared with 318.
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 Harrington better than Peirce?
On the Success Index (US), Harrington ranks higher (89.2 vs 68.9 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 Harrington and Peirce?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Arlington in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harrington: 374. Peirce: 318. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harrington and Peirce rank in Massachusetts?
Harrington is 50th of 1,009 and Peirce is 387th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).