Best high schools in Worcester (2025)
Schools classified as high schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 6 schools in Worcester, Massachusetts. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Massachusetts.
- 152Doherty Memorial HighWorcester · Public High48% Math proficiency · 1,573 students
- 248University Pk Campus SchoolWorcester · Public High42% Math proficiency · 233 students
- 342South High CommunityWorcester · Public High37% Math proficiency · 1,800 students
- 433Burncoat Senior HighWorcester · Public High29% Math proficiency · 1,073 students
- 523North HighWorcester · Public High18% Math proficiency · 1,376 students
- 621Claremont AcademyWorcester · Public High15% Math proficiency · 474 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Doherty Memorial High Worcester · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 52.2 Top 50% | 48% Math proficiency | 1,573 |
| 2 | University Pk Campus School Worcester · High · Grades 7–12 | Public | 47.5 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 233 |
| 3 | South High Community Worcester · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 42.2 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 1,800 |
| 4 | Burncoat Senior High Worcester · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 33.0 Lower 50% | 29% Math proficiency | 1,073 |
| 5 | North High Worcester · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 23.1 Lower 50% | 18% Math proficiency | 1,376 |
| 6 | Claremont Academy Worcester · High · Grades 7–12 | Public | 21.0 Lower 50% | 15% Math proficiency | 474 |
Doherty Memorial High in Worcester leads the 2025 list of high schools in Worcester with a Success Index (US) of 52.2. Of the 6 schools shown, 6 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Massachusetts high schools rankings, every school on the Worcester page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best high school in Worcester?
Doherty Memorial High in Worcester, Massachusetts ranks first among high schools in Worcester with a Success Index (US) of 52.2 out of 100 (Enrollment: 1,573).
How are high schools in Worcester ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.