Paul R Baird Middle vs Springfield Public Day High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paul R Baird Middle
Ludlow · Public middle · Grades 6–8
513 students
Springfield Public Day High School
Springfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
65 students
| Measure | Paul R Baird Middle Ludlow, Massachusetts | Springfield Public Day High School Springfield, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #216 of 300 | #276 of 300 |
| National rank | #8296 of 15,369 | #14207 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 513 | 65 |
| Enrollment | 513 | 65 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 6.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 24.5% |
| city | Ludlow | Springfield |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paul R Baird Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.0 vs 25.9).
- •Paul R Baird Middle does better on math proficiency (42% vs 24.5%).
- •Paul R Baird Middle does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 24.5%).
- •Springfield Public Day High School does better on students per teacher (6.5 vs 11.2).
- •Paul R Baird Middle is the larger school with 513 students compared with 65.
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 Paul R Baird Middle better than Springfield Public Day High School?
On the Success Index (US), Paul R Baird Middle ranks higher (47.0 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 Paul R Baird Middle and Springfield Public Day High School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Ludlow and Springfield in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Paul R Baird Middle: 513. Springfield Public Day High School: 65. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Paul R Baird Middle and Springfield Public Day High School rank in Massachusetts?
Paul R Baird Middle is 216th of 300 and Springfield Public Day High School is 276th of 300 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).