Amesbury Innovation High School vs Shay Elementary
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.
Amesbury Innovation High School
Amesbury · Public high · Grades 9–12
50 students
Shay Elementary
Amesbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
485 students
| Measure | Amesbury Innovation High School Amesbury, Massachusetts | Shay Elementary Amesbury, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #248 of 1,009 |
| National rank | – | #6605 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 50 | 485 |
| Enrollment | 50 | 485 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 62% |
| city | Amesbury | Amesbury |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shay Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.2 vs 53.3).
- •Shay Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 24.5%).
- •Amesbury Innovation High School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 67%).
- •Amesbury Innovation High School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.1).
- •Shay Elementary is the larger school with 485 students compared with 50.
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 Innovation High School better than Shay Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Shay Elementary ranks higher (77.2 vs 53.3 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 Innovation High School and Shay Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Amesbury and Amesbury in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amesbury Innovation High School: 50. Shay Elementary: 485. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amesbury Innovation High School and Shay Elementary rank in Massachusetts?
Amesbury Innovation High School is unranked and Shay Elementary is 248th of 1,009 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).