Hawthorne Brook vs North Middlesex Regional
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 4.1 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
North Middlesex Regional
Townsend · Public high · Grades 9–12
711 students
| Measure | Hawthorne Brook Townsend, Massachusetts | North Middlesex Regional Townsend, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #148 of 300 | #126 of 300 |
| National rank | #4820 of 15,369 | #2366 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 449 | 711 |
| Enrollment | 449 | 711 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 64% |
| city | Townsend | Townsend |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Middlesex Regional scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.9 vs 63.0).
- •North Middlesex Regional does better on math proficiency (64% vs 44%).
- •North Middlesex Regional does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 57%).
- •Hawthorne Brook does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.2).
- •North Middlesex Regional is the larger school with 711 students compared with 449.
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 North Middlesex Regional?
On the Success Index (US), North Middlesex Regional ranks higher (73.9 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 North Middlesex Regional?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Townsend and Townsend in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawthorne Brook: 449. North Middlesex Regional: 711. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawthorne Brook and North Middlesex Regional rank in Massachusetts?
Hawthorne Brook is 148th of 300 and North Middlesex Regional is 126th of 300 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).