Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School vs Plains Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School
South Hadley · Charter high · Grades 7–12
397 students
Plains Elementary
South Hadley · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
271 students
| Measure | Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School South Hadley, Massachusetts | Plains Elementary South Hadley, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #151 of 300 | #615 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #3407 of 16,910 | #21606 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 397 | 271 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 271 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | – |
| Math proficiency | 42% | – |
| city | South Hadley | South Hadley |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.6 vs 55.1).
- •Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 14.3).
- •Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School is the larger school with 397 students compared with 271.
- •Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School is a charter school while Plains Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School better than Plains Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School ranks higher (69.6 vs 55.1 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 Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School and Plains Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between South Hadley and South Hadley in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School: 397. Plains Elementary: 271. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School and Plains Elementary rank in Massachusetts?
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School is 151st of 300 and Plains Elementary is 615th of 1,009 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).