Houghton Elementary vs Stony Hill School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 65 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Houghton Elementary
Sterling Β· Public elementary Β· Grades Kβ4
317 students
Stony Hill School
Wilbraham Β· Public elementary Β· Grades 2β3
317 students
| Measure | Houghton Elementary Sterling, Massachusetts | Stony Hill School Wilbraham, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #191 of 1,009 | #336 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #4775 of 50,301 | #9894 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades Kβ4 | Grades 2β3 |
| Students | 317 | 317 |
| Enrollment | 317 | 317 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | β | β |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| city | Sterling | Wilbraham |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | β | β |
The verdict
- β’Houghton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.4 vs 72.1).
- β’Houghton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- β’Houghton Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.4).
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 Stony Hill School?
On the Success Index (US), Houghton Elementary ranks higher (80.4 vs 72.1 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 Stony Hill School?
About 65 km in a straight line, between Sterling and Wilbraham in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houghton Elementary: 317. Stony Hill School: 317. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houghton Elementary and Stony Hill School rank in Massachusetts?
Houghton Elementary is 191st of 1,009 and Stony Hill School is 336th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).