Luther Conant School vs McCarthy-Towne School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Luther Conant School
Acton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
410 students
McCarthy-Towne School
Acton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
431 students
| Measure | Luther Conant School Acton, Massachusetts | McCarthy-Towne School Acton, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #46 of 1,009 | #326 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #916 of 50,301 | #9396 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 410 | 431 |
| Enrollment | 410 | 431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 57% |
| city | Acton | Acton |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Luther Conant School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.4 vs 72.8).
- •Luther Conant School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 57%).
- •Luther Conant School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 65%).
- •McCarthy-Towne School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.4).
- •McCarthy-Towne School is the larger school with 431 students compared with 410.
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 Luther Conant School better than McCarthy-Towne School?
On the Success Index (US), Luther Conant School ranks higher (89.4 vs 72.8 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 Luther Conant School and McCarthy-Towne School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Acton and Acton in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Luther Conant School: 410. McCarthy-Towne School: 431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Luther Conant School and McCarthy-Towne School rank in Massachusetts?
Luther Conant School is 46th of 1,009 and McCarthy-Towne School is 326th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).