Hemenway vs Potter Road
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hemenway
Framingham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
538 students
Potter Road
Framingham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
540 students
| Measure | Hemenway Framingham, Massachusetts | Potter Road Framingham, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #346 of 1,009 | #600 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #10444 of 50,301 | #20791 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 538 | 540 |
| Enrollment | 538 | 540 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 50% |
| city | Framingham | Framingham |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hemenway scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.2 vs 56.3).
- •Hemenway does better on math proficiency (56% vs 50%).
- •Hemenway does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 49%).
- •Potter Road does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.5).
- •Potter Road is the larger school with 540 students compared with 538.
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 Hemenway better than Potter Road?
On the Success Index (US), Hemenway ranks higher (71.2 vs 56.3 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 Hemenway and Potter Road?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Framingham and Framingham in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hemenway: 538. Potter Road: 540. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hemenway and Potter Road rank in Massachusetts?
Hemenway is 346th of 1,009 and Potter Road is 600th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).