Molly Stark School vs Shaftsbury Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Vermont, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Molly Stark School
Bennington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
402 students
Shaftsbury Elementary School
Shaftsbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
245 students
| Measure | Molly Stark School Bennington, Vermont | Shaftsbury Elementary School Shaftsbury, Vermont |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #184 of 184 | #172 of 184 |
| National rank | #44115 of 50,301 | #28280 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 402 | 245 |
| Enrollment | 402 | 245 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.3% | 76.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Bennington | Shaftsbury |
| state | Vermont | Vermont |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shaftsbury Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.5 vs 21.2).
- •Shaftsbury Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.3% vs 84.3%).
- •Shaftsbury Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 19.1).
- •Molly Stark School is the larger school with 402 students compared with 245.
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 Molly Stark School better than Shaftsbury Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Shaftsbury Elementary School ranks higher (45.5 vs 21.2 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 Molly Stark School and Shaftsbury Elementary School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Bennington and Shaftsbury in Vermont.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Molly Stark School: 402. Shaftsbury Elementary School: 245. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Molly Stark School and Shaftsbury Elementary School rank in Vermont?
Molly Stark School is 184th of 184 and Shaftsbury Elementary School is 172nd of 184 among elementary schools in Vermont on the 2025 Success Index (US).