Andover West Middle vs Doherty Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Andover West Middle
Andover · Public middle · Grades 6–8
508 students
Doherty Middle
Andover · Public middle · Grades 6–8
493 students
| Measure | Andover West Middle Andover, Massachusetts | Doherty Middle Andover, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #53 of 300 | #89 of 300 |
| National rank | #827 of 15,369 | #1644 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 508 | 493 |
| Enrollment | 508 | 493 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 56% |
| city | Andover | Andover |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Andover West Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.4 vs 79.0).
- •Andover West Middle does better on math proficiency (69% vs 56%).
- •Andover West Middle does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 68%).
- •Doherty Middle does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.1).
- •Andover West Middle is the larger school with 508 students compared with 493.
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 Andover West Middle better than Doherty Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Andover West Middle ranks higher (84.4 vs 79.0 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 Andover West Middle and Doherty Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Andover and Andover in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Andover West Middle: 508. Doherty Middle: 493. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Andover West Middle and Doherty Middle rank in Massachusetts?
Andover West Middle is 53rd of 300 and Doherty Middle is 89th of 300 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).