Old Mill Pond vs Palmer High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 198 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Old Mill Pond
Palmer · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
677 students
Palmer High
Palmer · Public high · Grades 7–12
416 students
| Measure | Old Mill Pond Palmer, Massachusetts | Palmer High Palmer, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #902 of 1,009 | #228 of 300 |
| National rank | #37971 of 50,301 | #8922 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 677 | 416 |
| Enrollment | 677 | 416 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 9.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 37% |
| city | Palmer | Palmer |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palmer High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.0 vs 30.9).
- •Palmer High does better on math proficiency (37% vs 21%).
- •Palmer High does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 39%).
- •Palmer High does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 13.0).
- •Old Mill Pond is the larger school with 677 students compared with 416.
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 Old Mill Pond better than Palmer High?
On the Success Index (US), Palmer High ranks higher (48.0 vs 30.9 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 Old Mill Pond and Palmer High?
About 198 m in a straight line, between Palmer and Palmer in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Old Mill Pond: 677. Palmer High: 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Old Mill Pond and Palmer High rank in Massachusetts?
Old Mill Pond is 902nd of 1,009 and Palmer High is 228th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).