Alfred J Gomes vs Whaling City Junior/Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alfred J Gomes
New Bedford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
623 students
Whaling City Junior/Senior High School
New Bedford · Public high · Grades 7–12
200 students
| Measure | Alfred J Gomes New Bedford, Massachusetts | Whaling City Junior/Senior High School New Bedford, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #886 of 1,009 | #296 of 300 |
| National rank | #36886 of 50,301 | #15877 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 623 | 200 |
| Enrollment | 623 | 200 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 10% |
| city | New Bedford | New Bedford |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alfred J Gomes scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.5 vs 16.4).
- •Alfred J Gomes does better on math proficiency (29% vs 10%).
- •Alfred J Gomes does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 5%).
- •Alfred J Gomes does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.8).
- •Alfred J Gomes is the larger school with 623 students compared with 200.
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 Alfred J Gomes better than Whaling City Junior/Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Alfred J Gomes ranks higher (32.5 vs 16.4 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 Alfred J Gomes and Whaling City Junior/Senior High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between New Bedford and New Bedford in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alfred J Gomes: 623. Whaling City Junior/Senior High School: 200. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alfred J Gomes and Whaling City Junior/Senior High School rank in Massachusetts?
Alfred J Gomes is 886th of 1,009 and Whaling City Junior/Senior High School is 296th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).