Hood vs Robert L Ford
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hood
Lynn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
541 students
Robert L Ford
Lynn · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
410 students
| Measure | Hood Lynn, Massachusetts | Robert L Ford Lynn, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #674 of 1,009 | #858 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #24530 of 50,301 | #34545 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 541 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 541 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 32% |
| city | Lynn | Lynn |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hood scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.9 vs 36.2).
- •Hood does better on math proficiency (39% vs 32%).
- •Hood does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 34%).
- •Robert L Ford does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.9).
- •Hood is the larger school with 541 students compared with 410.
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 Hood better than Robert L Ford?
On the Success Index (US), Hood ranks higher (50.9 vs 36.2 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 Hood and Robert L Ford?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Lynn and Lynn in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hood: 541. Robert L Ford: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hood and Robert L Ford rank in Massachusetts?
Hood is 674th of 1,009 and Robert L Ford is 858th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).