Houghton Elementary vs Thomas Prince
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 6.4 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
Thomas Prince
Princeton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
355 students
| Measure | Houghton Elementary Sterling, Massachusetts | Thomas Prince Princeton, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #191 of 1,009 | #80 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #4775 of 50,301 | #1596 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 317 | 355 |
| Enrollment | 317 | 355 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 76% |
| city | Sterling | Princeton |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Prince scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.2 vs 80.4).
- •Thomas Prince does better on math proficiency (76% vs 62%).
- •Thomas Prince does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Houghton Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.7).
- •Thomas Prince is the larger school with 355 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 Thomas Prince?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Prince ranks higher (87.2 vs 80.4 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 Thomas Prince?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Sterling and Princeton in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houghton Elementary: 317. Thomas Prince: 355. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houghton Elementary and Thomas Prince rank in Massachusetts?
Houghton Elementary is 191st of 1,009 and Thomas Prince is 80th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).