John D Runkle vs Roland Hayes
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 835 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John D Runkle
Brookline · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
476 students
Roland Hayes
Chestnut Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
418 students
| Measure | John D Runkle Brookline, Massachusetts | Roland Hayes Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #100 of 1,009 | #62 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #2016 of 50,301 | #1312 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 476 | 418 |
| Enrollment | 476 | 418 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 78% |
| city | Brookline | Chestnut Hill |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Roland Hayes scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.0 vs 86.0).
- •Roland Hayes does better on math proficiency (78% vs 75%).
- •Roland Hayes does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 76%).
- •John D Runkle does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.5).
- •John D Runkle is the larger school with 476 students compared with 418.
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 Runkle better than Roland Hayes?
On the Success Index (US), Roland Hayes ranks higher (88.0 vs 86.0 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 John D Runkle and Roland Hayes?
About 835 m in a straight line, between Brookline and Chestnut Hill in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John D Runkle: 476. Roland Hayes: 418. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John D Runkle and Roland Hayes rank in Massachusetts?
John D Runkle is 100th of 1,009 and Roland Hayes is 62nd of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).