Murdock Middle School vs Royalston Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 8.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Murdock Middle School
Winchendon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
281 students
Royalston Community School
Royalston · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
152 students
| Measure | Murdock Middle School Winchendon, Massachusetts | Royalston Community School Royalston, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #280 of 300 | #407 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #12695 of 15,369 | #12908 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 281 | 152 |
| Enrollment | 281 | 152 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 57% |
| city | Winchendon | Royalston |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Royalston Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.8 vs 25.9).
- •Royalston Community School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 22%).
- •Royalston Community School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 35%).
- •Royalston Community School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.8).
- •Murdock Middle School is the larger school with 281 students compared with 152.
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 Murdock Middle School better than Royalston Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Royalston Community School ranks higher (67.8 vs 25.9 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 Murdock Middle School and Royalston Community School?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Winchendon and Royalston in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Murdock Middle School: 281. Royalston Community School: 152. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Murdock Middle School and Royalston Community School rank in Massachusetts?
Murdock Middle School is 280th of 300 and Royalston Community School is 407th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).