Amesbury Middle vs Shay Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amesbury Middle
Amesbury · Public middle · Grades 6–8
364 students
Shay Elementary
Amesbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
485 students
| Measure | Amesbury Middle Amesbury, Massachusetts | Shay Elementary Amesbury, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #117 of 300 | #248 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #3096 of 15,369 | #6605 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 364 | 485 |
| Enrollment | 364 | 485 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| city | Amesbury | Amesbury |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shay Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.2 vs 71.1).
- •Shay Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Shay Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 56%).
- •Amesbury Middle does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 12.1).
- •Shay Elementary is the larger school with 485 students compared with 364.
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 Middle better than Shay Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Shay Elementary ranks higher (77.2 vs 71.1 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 Amesbury Middle and Shay Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Amesbury and Amesbury in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amesbury Middle: 364. Shay Elementary: 485. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amesbury Middle and Shay Elementary rank in Massachusetts?
Amesbury Middle is 117th of 300 and Shay Elementary is 248th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).