Highlands vs Ivan G Smith
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highlands
Danvers · Public elementary · Grades K–5
385 students
Ivan G Smith
Danvers · Public elementary · Grades K–5
389 students
| Measure | Highlands Danvers, Massachusetts | Ivan G Smith Danvers, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #750 of 1,009 | #165 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #28994 of 50,301 | #3790 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 385 | 389 |
| Enrollment | 385 | 389 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 67% |
| city | Danvers | Danvers |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ivan G Smith scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.2 vs 44.4).
- •Ivan G Smith does better on math proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Ivan G Smith does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 47%).
- •Ivan G Smith does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 16.7).
- •Ivan G Smith is the larger school with 389 students compared with 385.
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 Highlands better than Ivan G Smith?
On the Success Index (US), Ivan G Smith ranks higher (82.2 vs 44.4 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 Highlands and Ivan G Smith?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Danvers and Danvers in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands: 385. Ivan G Smith: 389. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands and Ivan G Smith rank in Massachusetts?
Highlands is 750th of 1,009 and Ivan G Smith is 165th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).