Hawthorne Brook vs Lunenburg Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Massachusetts, United States, 8.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawthorne Brook
Townsend · Public middle · Grades 5–8
449 students
Lunenburg Middle School
Lunenburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
382 students
| Measure | Hawthorne Brook Townsend, Massachusetts | Lunenburg Middle School Lunenburg, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #148 of 300 | #130 of 300 |
| National rank | #4820 of 15,369 | #3977 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 449 | 382 |
| Enrollment | 449 | 382 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 63% |
| city | Townsend | Lunenburg |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lunenburg Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.1 vs 63.0).
- •Lunenburg Middle School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 44%).
- •Hawthorne Brook does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 56%).
- •Hawthorne Brook does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.3).
- •Hawthorne Brook is the larger school with 449 students compared with 382.
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 Hawthorne Brook better than Lunenburg Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lunenburg Middle School ranks higher (67.1 vs 63.0 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 Hawthorne Brook and Lunenburg Middle School?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Townsend and Lunenburg in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawthorne Brook: 449. Lunenburg Middle School: 382. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawthorne Brook and Lunenburg Middle School rank in Massachusetts?
Hawthorne Brook is 148th of 300 and Lunenburg Middle School is 130th of 300 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).