Joseph Case Jr High vs South
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joseph Case Jr High
Swansea · Public middle · Grades 6–8
490 students
South
Somerset · Public elementary · Grades K–5
242 students
| Measure | Joseph Case Jr High Swansea, Massachusetts | South Somerset, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #208 of 300 | #356 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #7680 of 15,369 | #10832 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 490 | 242 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 242 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| city | Swansea | Somerset |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 49.8).
- •South does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •South does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 42%).
- •South does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.3).
- •Joseph Case Jr High is the larger school with 490 students compared with 242.
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 Joseph Case Jr High better than South?
On the Success Index (US), South ranks higher (70.7 vs 49.8 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 Joseph Case Jr High and South?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Swansea and Somerset in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joseph Case Jr High: 490. South: 242. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joseph Case Jr High and South rank in Massachusetts?
Joseph Case Jr High is 208th of 300 and South is 356th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).