Merriam School vs Raymond J Grey Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 333 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Merriam School
Acton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
395 students
Raymond J Grey Junior High
Acton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
824 students
| Measure | Merriam School Acton, Massachusetts | Raymond J Grey Junior High Acton, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #207 of 1,009 | #15 of 300 |
| National rank | #5319 of 50,301 | #215 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 395 | 824 |
| Enrollment | 395 | 824 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 82% |
| city | Acton | Acton |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Raymond J Grey Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.2 vs 79.4).
- •Raymond J Grey Junior High does better on math proficiency (82% vs 69%).
- •Raymond J Grey Junior High does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 68%).
- •Raymond J Grey Junior High does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.2).
- •Raymond J Grey Junior High is the larger school with 824 students compared with 395.
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 Merriam School better than Raymond J Grey Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Raymond J Grey Junior High ranks higher (91.2 vs 79.4 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 Merriam School and Raymond J Grey Junior High?
About 333 m in a straight line, between Acton and Acton in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Merriam School: 395. Raymond J Grey Junior High: 824. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Merriam School and Raymond J Grey Junior High rank in Massachusetts?
Merriam School is 207th of 1,009 and Raymond J Grey Junior High is 15th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).