Amherst Regional High vs Holliston High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Massachusetts, United States, 90 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amherst Regional High
Amherst · Public high · Grades 9–12
816 students
Holliston High
Holliston · Public high · Grades 9–12
809 students
| Measure | Amherst Regional High Amherst, Massachusetts | Holliston High Holliston, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 10% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank | #93 of 300 | #49 of 300 |
| National rank | #1456 of 16,910 | #740 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 816 | 809 |
| Enrollment | 816 | 809 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 82% |
| city | Amherst | Holliston |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Holliston High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.1 vs 78.8).
- •Holliston High does better on math proficiency (82% vs 68%).
- •Holliston High does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 71%).
- •Amherst Regional High does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.4).
- •Amherst Regional High is the larger school with 816 students compared with 809.
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 Amherst Regional High better than Holliston High?
On the Success Index (US), Holliston High ranks higher (84.1 vs 78.8 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 Amherst Regional High and Holliston High?
About 90 km in a straight line, between Amherst and Holliston in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amherst Regional High: 816. Holliston High: 809. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amherst Regional High and Holliston High rank in Massachusetts?
Amherst Regional High is 93rd of 300 and Holliston High is 49th of 300 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).