Amesbury High vs Shay Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 971 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amesbury High
Amesbury · Public high · Grades 9–12
481 students
Shay Elementary
Amesbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
485 students
| Measure | Amesbury High Amesbury, Massachusetts | Shay Elementary Amesbury, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #39 of 300 | #248 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #581 of 16,910 | #6605 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 481 | 485 |
| Enrollment | 481 | 485 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 62% |
| city | Amesbury | Amesbury |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Amesbury High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.6 vs 77.2).
- •Amesbury High does better on math proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Amesbury High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 67%).
- •Amesbury High does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.1).
- •Shay Elementary is the larger school with 485 students compared with 481.
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 Amesbury High better than Shay Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Amesbury High ranks higher (85.6 vs 77.2 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 Amesbury High and Shay Elementary?
About 971 m in a straight line, between Amesbury and Amesbury in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amesbury High: 481. Shay Elementary: 485. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amesbury High and Shay Elementary rank in Massachusetts?
Amesbury High is 39th of 300 and Shay Elementary is 248th of 1,009 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).