Alexander B Bruce vs James F Hennessey
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 745 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alexander B Bruce
Lawrence · Public middle · Grades 3–8
462 students
James F Hennessey
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
300 students
| Measure | Alexander B Bruce Lawrence, Massachusetts | James F Hennessey Lawrence, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #260 of 300 | #3 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #11707 of 15,369 | #128 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–8 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 462 | 300 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 300 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | – |
| Math proficiency | 26% | – |
| city | Lawrence | Lawrence |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James F Hennessey scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.6 vs 31.1).
- •James F Hennessey does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 11.3).
- •Alexander B Bruce is the larger school with 462 students compared with 300.
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 Alexander B Bruce better than James F Hennessey?
On the Success Index (US), James F Hennessey ranks higher (94.6 vs 31.1 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 Alexander B Bruce and James F Hennessey?
About 745 m in a straight line, between Lawrence and Lawrence in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alexander B Bruce: 462. James F Hennessey: 300. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alexander B Bruce and James F Hennessey rank in Massachusetts?
Alexander B Bruce is 260th of 300 and James F Hennessey is 3rd of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).