Hingham Middle School vs South Shore Charter Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hingham Middle School
Hingham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
798 students
South Shore Charter Public School
Norwell · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,057 students
| Measure | Hingham Middle School Hingham, Massachusetts | South Shore Charter Public School Norwell, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #10 of 300 | – |
| National rank | #161 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 798 | 1,057 |
| Enrollment | 798 | 1,057 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 38% |
| city | Hingham | Norwell |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hingham Middle School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 38%).
- •Hingham Middle School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 52%).
- •South Shore Charter Public School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 11.7).
- •South Shore Charter Public School is the larger school with 1,057 students compared with 798.
- •Hingham Middle School is a public school while South Shore Charter Public School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Middle School better than South Shore Charter Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hingham Middle School and South Shore Charter Public School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Hingham and Norwell in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hingham Middle School: 798. South Shore Charter Public School: 1,057. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hingham Middle School and South Shore Charter Public School rank in Massachusetts?
Hingham Middle School is 10th of 300 and South Shore Charter Public School is unranked among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).