King Elementary School vs South Row
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 36 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King Elementary School
Dorchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
464 students
South Row
Chelmsford · Public elementary · Grades K–4
464 students
| Measure | King Elementary School Dorchester, Massachusetts | South Row Chelmsford, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #970 of 1,009 | #302 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #43459 of 50,301 | #8605 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 464 | 464 |
| Enrollment | 464 | 464 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 62% |
| city | Dorchester | Chelmsford |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Row scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.0 vs 22.2).
- •South Row does better on math proficiency (62% vs 11%).
- •South Row does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 21%).
- •King Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 13.6).
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 King Elementary School better than South Row?
On the Success Index (US), South Row ranks higher (74.0 vs 22.2 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 King Elementary School and South Row?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Dorchester and Chelmsford in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
King Elementary School: 464. South Row: 464. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do King Elementary School and South Row rank in Massachusetts?
King Elementary School is 970th of 1,009 and South Row is 302nd of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).