James Fitzgerald Elementary School vs Watertown High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Fitzgerald Elementary School
Waltham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
350 students
Watertown High
Watertown · Public high · Grades 9–12
761 students
| Measure | James Fitzgerald Elementary School Waltham, Massachusetts | Watertown High Watertown, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #301 of 1,009 | #136 of 300 |
| National rank | #8583 of 50,301 | #2898 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 350 | 761 |
| Enrollment | 350 | 761 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| city | Waltham | Watertown |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Fitzgerald Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.0 vs 71.7).
- •Watertown High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •James Fitzgerald Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 11.2).
- •Watertown High is the larger school with 761 students compared with 350.
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 Fitzgerald Elementary School better than Watertown High?
On the Success Index (US), James Fitzgerald Elementary School ranks higher (74.0 vs 71.7 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 Fitzgerald Elementary School and Watertown High?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Waltham and Watertown in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Fitzgerald Elementary School: 350. Watertown High: 761. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Fitzgerald Elementary School and Watertown High rank in Massachusetts?
James Fitzgerald Elementary School is 301st of 1,009 and Watertown High is 136th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).