Horace Mann Laboratory vs William A Welch Sr
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horace Mann Laboratory
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
293 students
William A Welch Sr
Peabody · Public elementary · Grades K–5
408 students
| Measure | Horace Mann Laboratory Salem, Massachusetts | William A Welch Sr Peabody, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #837 of 1,009 | #911 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #33588 of 50,301 | #38580 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 293 | 408 |
| Enrollment | 293 | 408 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 27% |
| city | Salem | Peabody |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horace Mann Laboratory scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.6 vs 30.0).
- •Horace Mann Laboratory does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Horace Mann Laboratory does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.1).
- •William A Welch Sr is the larger school with 408 students compared with 293.
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 Horace Mann Laboratory better than William A Welch Sr?
On the Success Index (US), Horace Mann Laboratory ranks higher (37.6 vs 30.0 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 Horace Mann Laboratory and William A Welch Sr?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Salem and Peabody in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horace Mann Laboratory: 293. William A Welch Sr: 408. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horace Mann Laboratory and William A Welch Sr rank in Massachusetts?
Horace Mann Laboratory is 837th of 1,009 and William A Welch Sr is 911th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).