Perkins Elementary School vs Tynan Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Perkins Elementary School
South Boston · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
167 students
Tynan Elementary School
South Boston · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
227 students
| Measure | Perkins Elementary School South Boston, Massachusetts | Tynan Elementary School South Boston, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #770 of 1,009 | #957 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #30050 of 50,301 | #42466 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 167 | 227 |
| Enrollment | 167 | 227 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 8.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 12% |
| city | South Boston | South Boston |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Perkins Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.9 vs 23.8).
- •Perkins Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 12%).
- •Perkins Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Tynan Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 9.3).
- •Tynan Elementary School is the larger school with 227 students compared with 167.
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 Perkins Elementary School better than Tynan Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Perkins Elementary School ranks higher (42.9 vs 23.8 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 Perkins Elementary School and Tynan Elementary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between South Boston and South Boston in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Perkins Elementary School: 167. Tynan Elementary School: 227. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Perkins Elementary School and Tynan Elementary School rank in Massachusetts?
Perkins Elementary School is 770th of 1,009 and Tynan Elementary School is 957th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).