John J Duggan Academy vs Thomas M Balliet
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John J Duggan Academy
Springfield · Public high · Grades 6–12
823 students
Thomas M Balliet
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
291 students
| Measure | John J Duggan Academy Springfield, Massachusetts | Thomas M Balliet Springfield, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #258 of 300 | #961 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #11968 of 16,910 | #43111 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 823 | 291 |
| Enrollment | 823 | 291 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 17% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John J Duggan Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.0 vs 22.8).
- •John J Duggan Academy does better on math proficiency (30% vs 17%).
- •John J Duggan Academy does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.9).
- •John J Duggan Academy is the larger school with 823 students compared with 291.
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 J Duggan Academy better than Thomas M Balliet?
On the Success Index (US), John J Duggan Academy ranks higher (36.0 vs 22.8 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 J Duggan Academy and Thomas M Balliet?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John J Duggan Academy: 823. Thomas M Balliet: 291. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John J Duggan Academy and Thomas M Balliet rank in Massachusetts?
John J Duggan Academy is 258th of 300 and Thomas M Balliet is 961st of 1,009 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).