J Turner Hood vs North Reading Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J Turner Hood
North Reading · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
416 students
North Reading Middle
North Reading · Public middle · Grades 6–8
494 students
| Measure | J Turner Hood North Reading, Massachusetts | North Reading Middle North Reading, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #74 of 1,009 | #37 of 300 |
| National rank | #1508 of 50,301 | #486 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 416 | 494 |
| Enrollment | 416 | 494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 70% |
| city | North Reading | North Reading |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (87.4 vs 87.8).
- •J Turner Hood does better on math proficiency (72% vs 70%).
- •J Turner Hood does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 70%).
- •North Reading Middle does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 12.6).
- •North Reading Middle is the larger school with 494 students compared with 416.
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 J Turner Hood better than North Reading Middle?
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 J Turner Hood and North Reading Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between North Reading and North Reading in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J Turner Hood: 416. North Reading Middle: 494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J Turner Hood and North Reading Middle rank in Massachusetts?
J Turner Hood is 74th of 1,009 and North Reading Middle is 37th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).