Samuel Watson vs William S Greene
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.
Samuel Watson
Fall River · Public elementary · Grades K–5
287 students
William S Greene
Fall River · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
733 students
| Measure | Samuel Watson Fall River, Massachusetts | William S Greene Fall River, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #987 of 1,009 | #953 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #45056 of 50,301 | #42274 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 287 | 733 |
| Enrollment | 287 | 733 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 24% |
| city | Fall River | Fall River |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William S Greene scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.1 vs 19.7).
- •William S Greene does better on math proficiency (24% vs 17%).
- •William S Greene does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 22%).
- •Samuel Watson does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.1).
- •William S Greene is the larger school with 733 students compared with 287.
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 Samuel Watson better than William S Greene?
On the Success Index (US), William S Greene ranks higher (24.1 vs 19.7 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 Samuel Watson and William S Greene?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Fall River and Fall River in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Samuel Watson: 287. William S Greene: 733. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Samuel Watson and William S Greene rank in Massachusetts?
Samuel Watson is 987th of 1,009 and William S Greene is 953rd of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).