James F Hennessey vs Ralph Talbot
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 61 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James F Hennessey
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
300 students
Ralph Talbot
South Weymouth · Public elementary · Grades K–5
300 students
| Measure | James F Hennessey Lawrence, Massachusetts | Ralph Talbot South Weymouth, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 95 Top 5% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3 of 1,009 | #406 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #128 of 50,301 | #12905 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 300 | 300 |
| Enrollment | 300 | 300 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 67% |
| Math proficiency | – | 52% |
| city | Lawrence | South Weymouth |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James F Hennessey scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.6 vs 67.8).
- •James F Hennessey does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 13.6).
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 James F Hennessey better than Ralph Talbot?
On the Success Index (US), James F Hennessey ranks higher (94.6 vs 67.8 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 James F Hennessey and Ralph Talbot?
About 61 km in a straight line, between Lawrence and South Weymouth in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James F Hennessey: 300. Ralph Talbot: 300. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James F Hennessey and Ralph Talbot rank in Massachusetts?
James F Hennessey is 3rd of 1,009 and Ralph Talbot is 406th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).