Hurley K-8 School vs Melvin H. King South End Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 702 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hurley K-8 School
Boston · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
335 students
Melvin H. King South End Academy
Boston · Public other · Grades 1–12
125 students
| Measure | Hurley K-8 School Boston, Massachusetts | Melvin H. King South End Academy Boston, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #412 of 1,009 | – |
| National rank | #13079 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 1–12 |
| Students | 335 | 125 |
| Enrollment | 335 | 125 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 3.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 2.5% |
| city | Boston | Boston |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hurley K-8 School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 2.5%).
- •Hurley K-8 School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 2.5%).
- •Melvin H. King South End Academy does better on students per teacher (3.3 vs 12.4).
- •Hurley K-8 School is the larger school with 335 students compared with 125.
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 Hurley K-8 School better than Melvin H. King South End Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hurley K-8 School and Melvin H. King South End Academy?
About 702 m in a straight line, between Boston and Boston in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hurley K-8 School: 335. Melvin H. King South End Academy: 125. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hurley K-8 School and Melvin H. King South End Academy rank in Massachusetts?
Hurley K-8 School is 412th of 1,009 and Melvin H. King South End Academy is unranked among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).