John T Reid Middle vs Nessacus Regional Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Massachusetts, United States, 8.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John T Reid Middle
Pittsfield ยท Public middle ยท Grades 6โ8
407 students
Nessacus Regional Middle School
Dalton ยท Public middle ยท Grades 6โ8
353 students
| Measure | John T Reid Middle Pittsfield, Massachusetts | Nessacus Regional Middle School Dalton, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #264 of 300 | #214 of 300 |
| National rank | #12085 of 15,369 | #8066 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6โ8 | Grades 6โ8 |
| Students | 407 | 353 |
| Enrollment | 407 | 353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | โ | โ |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 41% |
| city | Pittsfield | Dalton |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขNessacus Regional Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.1 vs 29.1).
- โขNessacus Regional Middle School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 24%).
- โขNessacus Regional Middle School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 23%).
- โขJohn T Reid Middle does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 11.8).
- โขJohn T Reid Middle is the larger school with 407 students compared with 353.
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 T Reid Middle better than Nessacus Regional Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Nessacus Regional Middle School ranks higher (48.1 vs 29.1 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 T Reid Middle and Nessacus Regional Middle School?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Pittsfield and Dalton in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John T Reid Middle: 407. Nessacus Regional Middle School: 353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John T Reid Middle and Nessacus Regional Middle School rank in Massachusetts?
John T Reid Middle is 264th of 300 and Nessacus Regional Middle School is 214th of 300 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).