Major Howard W. Beal School vs North Grafton Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Major Howard W. Beal School
Shrewsbury · Public elementary · Grades K–4
623 students
North Grafton Elementary
North Grafton · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
257 students
| Measure | Major Howard W. Beal School Shrewsbury, Massachusetts | North Grafton Elementary North Grafton, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #353 of 1,009 | #617 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #10736 of 50,301 | #21821 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 623 | 257 |
| Enrollment | 623 | 257 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Shrewsbury | North Grafton |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Major Howard W. Beal School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.8 vs 54.8).
- •Major Howard W. Beal School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.3).
- •Major Howard W. Beal School is the larger school with 623 students compared with 257.
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 Major Howard W. Beal School better than North Grafton Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Major Howard W. Beal School ranks higher (70.8 vs 54.8 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 Major Howard W. Beal School and North Grafton Elementary?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Shrewsbury and North Grafton in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Major Howard W. Beal School: 623. North Grafton Elementary: 257. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Major Howard W. Beal School and North Grafton Elementary rank in Massachusetts?
Major Howard W. Beal School is 353rd of 1,009 and North Grafton Elementary is 617th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).