Houghton Elementary vs West Boylston Junior/Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 4.5 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
West Boylston Junior/Senior High
West Boylston · Public high · Grades 6–12
461 students
| Measure | Houghton Elementary Sterling, Massachusetts | West Boylston Junior/Senior High West Boylston, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #191 of 1,009 | #121 of 300 |
| National rank | #4775 of 50,301 | #2186 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 317 | 461 |
| Enrollment | 317 | 461 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 65% |
| city | Sterling | West Boylston |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Houghton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.4 vs 74.8).
- •West Boylston Junior/Senior High does better on math proficiency (65% vs 62%).
- •Houghton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 64%).
- •West Boylston Junior/Senior High does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.7).
- •West Boylston Junior/Senior High is the larger school with 461 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 West Boylston Junior/Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), Houghton Elementary ranks higher (80.4 vs 74.8 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 West Boylston Junior/Senior High?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Sterling and West Boylston in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houghton Elementary: 317. West Boylston Junior/Senior High: 461. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houghton Elementary and West Boylston Junior/Senior High rank in Massachusetts?
Houghton Elementary is 191st of 1,009 and West Boylston Junior/Senior High is 121st of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).