John D Hardy vs Wellesley Middle
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.
John D Hardy
Wellesley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
280 students
Wellesley Middle
Wellesley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
919 students
| Measure | John D Hardy Wellesley, Massachusetts | Wellesley Middle Wellesley, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #9 of 1,009 | #9 of 300 |
| National rank | #250 of 50,301 | #129 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 280 | 919 |
| Enrollment | 280 | 919 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 9.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 74% |
| city | Wellesley | Wellesley |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (93.3 vs 93.0).
- •John D Hardy does better on math proficiency (82% vs 74%).
- •John D Hardy does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 78%).
- •Wellesley Middle does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 10.8).
- •Wellesley Middle is the larger school with 919 students compared with 280.
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 John D Hardy better than Wellesley 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 John D Hardy and Wellesley Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Wellesley and Wellesley in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John D Hardy: 280. Wellesley Middle: 919. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John D Hardy and Wellesley Middle rank in Massachusetts?
John D Hardy is 9th of 1,009 and Wellesley Middle is 9th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).