Joseph R Dawe Jr Elementary vs South Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joseph R Dawe Jr Elementary
Stoughton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
403 students
South Elementary
Stoughton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
305 students
| Measure | Joseph R Dawe Jr Elementary Stoughton, Massachusetts | South Elementary Stoughton, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #697 of 1,009 | #166 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #25826 of 50,301 | #3807 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 403 | 305 |
| Enrollment | 403 | 305 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 72% |
| city | Stoughton | Stoughton |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.2 vs 49.0).
- •South Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 32%).
- •South Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Joseph R Dawe Jr Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.3).
- •Joseph R Dawe Jr Elementary is the larger school with 403 students compared with 305.
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 R Dawe Jr Elementary better than South Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), South Elementary ranks higher (82.2 vs 49.0 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 R Dawe Jr Elementary and South Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Stoughton and Stoughton in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joseph R Dawe Jr Elementary: 403. South Elementary: 305. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joseph R Dawe Jr Elementary and South Elementary rank in Massachusetts?
Joseph R Dawe Jr Elementary is 697th of 1,009 and South Elementary is 166th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).