South Memorial vs William A Welch Sr
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Memorial
Peabody · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
506 students
William A Welch Sr
Peabody · Public elementary · Grades K–5
408 students
| Measure | South Memorial Peabody, Massachusetts | William A Welch Sr Peabody, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #846 of 1,009 | #911 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #34070 of 50,301 | #38580 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 506 | 408 |
| Enrollment | 506 | 408 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 27% |
| city | Peabody | Peabody |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Memorial scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.9 vs 30.0).
- •South Memorial does better on math proficiency (35% vs 27%).
- •South Memorial does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •William A Welch Sr does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.3).
- •South Memorial is the larger school with 506 students compared with 408.
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 South Memorial better than William A Welch Sr?
On the Success Index (US), South Memorial ranks higher (36.9 vs 30.0 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 South Memorial and William A Welch Sr?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Peabody and Peabody in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South Memorial: 506. William A Welch Sr: 408. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South Memorial and William A Welch Sr rank in Massachusetts?
South Memorial is 846th of 1,009 and William A Welch Sr is 911th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).