John E. McCarthy vs West Memorial
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John E. McCarthy
Peabody · Public elementary · Grades K–5
385 students
West Memorial
Peabody · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
294 students
| Measure | John E. McCarthy Peabody, Massachusetts | West Memorial Peabody, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #574 of 1,009 | #704 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #19786 of 50,301 | #26130 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 385 | 294 |
| Enrollment | 385 | 294 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| city | Peabody | Peabody |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John E. McCarthy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.7 vs 48.6).
- •John E. McCarthy does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •John E. McCarthy does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.7).
- •John 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. McCarthy better than West Memorial?
On the Success Index (US), John E. McCarthy ranks higher (57.7 vs 48.6 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. McCarthy and West Memorial?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Peabody and Peabody in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John E. McCarthy: 385. West Memorial: 294. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John E. McCarthy and West Memorial rank in Massachusetts?
John E. McCarthy is 574th of 1,009 and West Memorial is 704th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).