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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.

MeasureJohn 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
SectorPublicPublic
TypeMiddleMiddle
Year rangeGrades 6โ€“8Grades 6โ€“8
Students407353
Enrollment407353
Free/reduced-price lunchโ€“โ€“
Students per teacher9.511.8
Reading proficiency23%40%
Math proficiency24%41%
cityPittsfieldDalton
stateMassachusettsMassachusetts
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The verdict

  • โ€ขNessacus Regional Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.1 vs 29.1).
  • โ€ขNessacus Regional Middle School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 24%).
  • โ€ขNessacus Regional Middle School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 23%).
  • โ€ขJohn T Reid Middle does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 11.8).
  • โ€ขJohn 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).