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John E Burke vs John E. McCarthy

A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureJohn E Burke
Peabody, Massachusetts
John E. McCarthy
Peabody, Massachusetts
Success Index (US)
55
Top 50%
58
Top 50%
State rank#613 of 1,009#574 of 1,009
National rank#21589 of 50,301#19786 of 50,301
SectorPublicPublic
TypeElementaryElementary
Year rangeGrades Kโ€“5Grades Kโ€“5
Students294385
Enrollment294385
Free/reduced-price lunchโ€“โ€“
Students per teacher11.313.8
Reading proficiency42%52%
Math proficiency52%52%
cityPeabodyPeabody
stateMassachusettsMassachusetts
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The verdict

  • โ€ขJohn E. McCarthy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.7 vs 55.1).
  • โ€ขJohn E. McCarthy does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
  • โ€ขJohn E Burke does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.8).
  • โ€ขJohn E. McCarthy is the larger school with 385 students compared with 294.

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 E Burke better than John E. McCarthy?

On the Success Index (US), John E. McCarthy ranks higher (57.7 vs 55.1 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 E Burke and John E. McCarthy?

About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Peabody and Peabody in Massachusetts.

Which has the better Enrollment?

John E Burke: 294. John E. McCarthy: 385. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.

How do John E Burke and John E. McCarthy rank in Massachusetts?

John E Burke is 613th of 1,009 and John E. McCarthy is 574th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).