Hingham High vs South Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hingham High
Hingham · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,066 students
South Elementary
Hingham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
496 students
| Measure | Hingham High Hingham, Massachusetts | South Elementary Hingham, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #24 of 300 | #123 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #395 of 16,910 | #2380 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,066 | 496 |
| Enrollment | 1,066 | 496 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 77% |
| city | Hingham | Hingham |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hingham High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.6 vs 85.2).
- •Hingham High does better on math proficiency (83% vs 77%).
- •Hingham High does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 83%).
- •Hingham High does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.6).
- •Hingham High is the larger school with 1,066 students compared with 496.
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 Hingham High better than South Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hingham High ranks higher (87.6 vs 85.2 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 Hingham High and South Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Hingham and Hingham in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hingham High: 1,066. South Elementary: 496. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hingham High and South Elementary rank in Massachusetts?
Hingham High is 24th of 300 and South Elementary is 123rd of 1,009 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).