Athol High vs Athol-Royalston Middle School
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.
Athol High
Athol · Public high · Grades 9–12
417 students
Athol-Royalston Middle School
Athol · Public middle · Grades 5–8
446 students
| Measure | Athol High Athol, Massachusetts | Athol-Royalston Middle School Athol, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #222 of 300 | #250 of 300 |
| National rank | #8525 of 16,910 | #10866 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 417 | 446 |
| Enrollment | 417 | 446 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 35% |
| city | Athol | Athol |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Athol High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.4 vs 34.9).
- •Athol High does better on math proficiency (37% vs 35%).
- •Athol High does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 31%).
- •Athol High does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.1).
- •Athol-Royalston Middle School is the larger school with 446 students compared with 417.
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 Athol High better than Athol-Royalston Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Athol High ranks higher (49.4 vs 34.9 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 Athol High and Athol-Royalston Middle School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Athol and Athol in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Athol High: 417. Athol-Royalston Middle School: 446. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Athol High and Athol-Royalston Middle School rank in Massachusetts?
Athol High is 222nd of 300 and Athol-Royalston Middle School is 250th of 300 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).