Plymouth River vs South Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Plymouth River
Hingham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
352 students
South Elementary
Hingham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
496 students
| Measure | Plymouth River Hingham, Massachusetts | South Elementary Hingham, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #47 of 1,009 | #123 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #922 of 50,301 | #2380 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 352 | 496 |
| Enrollment | 352 | 496 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 77% |
| city | Hingham | Hingham |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plymouth River scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.4 vs 85.2).
- •South Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 74%).
- •South Elementary does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 78%).
- •Plymouth River does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.6).
- •South Elementary is the larger school with 496 students compared with 352.
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 Plymouth River better than South Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Plymouth River ranks higher (89.4 vs 85.2 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 Plymouth River and South Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Hingham and Hingham in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Plymouth River: 352. South Elementary: 496. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Plymouth River and South Elementary rank in Massachusetts?
Plymouth River is 47th of 1,009 and South Elementary is 123rd of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).