Houghton Elementary vs Major Edwards Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Houghton Elementary
Sterling · Public elementary · Grades K–4
317 students
Major Edwards Elementary
West Boylston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
462 students
| Measure | Houghton Elementary Sterling, Massachusetts | Major Edwards Elementary West Boylston, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #191 of 1,009 | #364 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #4775 of 50,301 | #11171 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 317 | 462 |
| Enrollment | 317 | 462 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| city | Sterling | West Boylston |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Houghton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.4 vs 70.2).
- •Houghton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Houghton Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.0).
- •Major Edwards Elementary is the larger school with 462 students compared with 317.
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 Houghton Elementary better than Major Edwards Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Houghton Elementary ranks higher (80.4 vs 70.2 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 Houghton Elementary and Major Edwards Elementary?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Sterling and West Boylston in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houghton Elementary: 317. Major Edwards Elementary: 462. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houghton Elementary and Major Edwards Elementary rank in Massachusetts?
Houghton Elementary is 191st of 1,009 and Major Edwards Elementary is 364th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).