Hingham High vs Wm L Foster Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 3.5 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
Wm L Foster Elementary
Hingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
402 students
| Measure | Hingham High Hingham, Massachusetts | Wm L Foster Elementary Hingham, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #24 of 300 | #25 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #395 of 16,910 | #579 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,066 | 402 |
| Enrollment | 1,066 | 402 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 81% |
| city | Hingham | Hingham |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wm L Foster Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.1 vs 87.6).
- •Hingham High does better on math proficiency (83% vs 81%).
- •Hingham High does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 84%).
- •Wm L Foster Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.0).
- •Hingham High is the larger school with 1,066 students compared with 402.
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 Wm L Foster Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Wm L Foster Elementary ranks higher (91.1 vs 87.6 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 Wm L Foster Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Hingham and Hingham in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hingham High: 1,066. Wm L Foster Elementary: 402. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hingham High and Wm L Foster Elementary rank in Massachusetts?
Hingham High is 24th of 300 and Wm L Foster Elementary is 25th of 1,009 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).