James L. Mulcahey Elementary School vs Taunton High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James L. Mulcahey Elementary School
Taunton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
898 students
Taunton High
Taunton · Public high · Grades 8–12
2,877 students
| Measure | James L. Mulcahey Elementary School Taunton, Massachusetts | Taunton High Taunton, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #996 of 1,009 | #261 of 300 |
| National rank | #46658 of 50,301 | #12328 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 898 | 2,877 |
| Enrollment | 898 | 2,877 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 34% |
| city | Taunton | Taunton |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Taunton High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.4 vs 16.9).
- •Taunton High does better on math proficiency (34% vs 22%).
- •Taunton High does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 22%).
- •James L. Mulcahey Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.6).
- •Taunton High is the larger school with 2,877 students compared with 898.
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 L. Mulcahey Elementary School better than Taunton High?
On the Success Index (US), Taunton High ranks higher (34.4 vs 16.9 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 L. Mulcahey Elementary School and Taunton High?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Taunton and Taunton in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James L. Mulcahey Elementary School: 898. Taunton High: 2,877. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James L. Mulcahey Elementary School and Taunton High rank in Massachusetts?
James L. Mulcahey Elementary School is 996th of 1,009 and Taunton High is 261st of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).