Harvard-Kent Elementary School vs Hurley K-8 School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harvard-Kent Elementary School
Charlestown · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
334 students
Hurley K-8 School
Boston · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
335 students
| Measure | Harvard-Kent Elementary School Charlestown, Massachusetts | Hurley K-8 School Boston, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #526 of 1,009 | #412 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #17796 of 50,301 | #13079 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 334 | 335 |
| Enrollment | 334 | 335 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 52% |
| city | Charlestown | Boston |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hurley K-8 School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.5 vs 60.6).
- •Hurley K-8 School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 49%).
- •Hurley K-8 School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 49%).
- •Harvard-Kent Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 12.4).
- •Hurley K-8 School is the larger school with 335 students compared with 334.
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 Harvard-Kent Elementary School better than Hurley K-8 School?
On the Success Index (US), Hurley K-8 School ranks higher (67.5 vs 60.6 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 Harvard-Kent Elementary School and Hurley K-8 School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Charlestown and Boston in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harvard-Kent Elementary School: 334. Hurley K-8 School: 335. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harvard-Kent Elementary School and Hurley K-8 School rank in Massachusetts?
Harvard-Kent Elementary School is 526th of 1,009 and Hurley K-8 School is 412th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).