John K Tarbox vs School for Exceptional Studies
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 917 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John K Tarbox
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
281 students
School for Exceptional Studies
Lawrence · Public other · Grades 1–12
118 students
| Measure | John K Tarbox Lawrence, Massachusetts | School for Exceptional Studies Lawrence, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #842 of 1,009 | – |
| National rank | #33846 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 1–12 |
| Students | 281 | 118 |
| Enrollment | 281 | 118 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 3.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 2.5% |
| city | Lawrence | Lawrence |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John K Tarbox does better on math proficiency (37% vs 2.5%).
- •John K Tarbox does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 2.5%).
- •School for Exceptional Studies does better on students per teacher (3.8 vs 11.7).
- •John K Tarbox is the larger school with 281 students compared with 118.
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 K Tarbox better than School for Exceptional Studies?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are John K Tarbox and School for Exceptional Studies?
About 917 m in a straight line, between Lawrence and Lawrence in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John K Tarbox: 281. School for Exceptional Studies: 118. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John K Tarbox and School for Exceptional Studies rank in Massachusetts?
John K Tarbox is 842nd of 1,009 and School for Exceptional Studies is unranked among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).