Perry Elementary School vs Ruth Batson Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Perry Elementary School
South Boston · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
213 students
Ruth Batson Academy
Dorchester · Public high · Grades 7–12
604 students
| Measure | Perry Elementary School South Boston, Massachusetts | Ruth Batson Academy Dorchester, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #905 of 1,009 | #272 of 300 |
| National rank | #38105 of 50,301 | #13646 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 213 | 604 |
| Enrollment | 213 | 604 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 22% |
| city | South Boston | Dorchester |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Perry Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.7 vs 28.6).
- •Perry Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Perry Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Ruth Batson Academy does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 10.7).
- •Ruth Batson Academy is the larger school with 604 students compared with 213.
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 Perry Elementary School better than Ruth Batson Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Perry Elementary School ranks higher (30.7 vs 28.6 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 Perry Elementary School and Ruth Batson Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between South Boston and Dorchester in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Perry Elementary School: 213. Ruth Batson Academy: 604. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Perry Elementary School and Ruth Batson Academy rank in Massachusetts?
Perry Elementary School is 905th of 1,009 and Ruth Batson Academy is 272nd of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).