John F. Ryan vs L F Dewing
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F. Ryan
Tewksbury · Public middle · Grades 5–6
500 students
L F Dewing
Tewksbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
372 students
| Measure | John F. Ryan Tewksbury, Massachusetts | L F Dewing Tewksbury, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #119 of 300 | #318 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #3185 of 15,369 | #9185 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 500 | 372 |
| Enrollment | 500 | 372 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | – |
| Math proficiency | 54% | – |
| city | Tewksbury | Tewksbury |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •L F Dewing scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.1 vs 70.7).
- •John F. Ryan does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.8).
- •John F. Ryan is the larger school with 500 students compared with 372.
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 F. Ryan better than L F Dewing?
On the Success Index (US), L F Dewing ranks higher (73.1 vs 70.7 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 F. Ryan and L F Dewing?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Tewksbury and Tewksbury in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F. Ryan: 500. L F Dewing: 372. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F. Ryan and L F Dewing rank in Massachusetts?
John F. Ryan is 119th of 300 and L F Dewing is 318th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).