Rice Square vs Vernon Hill School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rice Square
Worcester · Public elementary · Grades K–6
502 students
Vernon Hill School
Worcester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
525 students
| Measure | Rice Square Worcester, Massachusetts | Vernon Hill School Worcester, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #982 of 1,009 | #945 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #44553 of 50,301 | #41552 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 502 | 525 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 525 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 25% |
| city | Worcester | Worcester |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vernon Hill School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.3 vs 20.5).
- •Rice Square does better on math proficiency (26% vs 25%).
- •Vernon Hill School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.7).
- •Vernon Hill School is the larger school with 525 students compared with 502.
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 Rice Square better than Vernon Hill School?
On the Success Index (US), Vernon Hill School ranks higher (25.3 vs 20.5 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 Rice Square and Vernon Hill School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Worcester and Worcester in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rice Square: 502. Vernon Hill School: 525. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rice Square and Vernon Hill School rank in Massachusetts?
Rice Square is 982nd of 1,009 and Vernon Hill School is 945th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).