Ayer Shirley Regional High School vs Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ayer Shirley Regional High School
Ayer · Public high · Grades 9–12
417 students
Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School
Shirley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
410 students
| Measure | Ayer Shirley Regional High School Ayer, Massachusetts | Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School Shirley, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #85 of 300 | #174 of 300 |
| National rank | #1343 of 16,910 | #5729 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 417 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 417 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 47% |
| city | Ayer | Shirley |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ayer Shirley Regional High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.5 vs 58.8).
- •Ayer Shirley Regional High School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Ayer Shirley Regional High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 49%).
- •Ayer Shirley Regional High School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.4).
- •Ayer Shirley Regional High School is the larger school with 417 students compared with 410.
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 Ayer Shirley Regional High School better than Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Ayer Shirley Regional High School ranks higher (79.5 vs 58.8 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 Ayer Shirley Regional High School and Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Ayer and Shirley in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ayer Shirley Regional High School: 417. Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ayer Shirley Regional High School and Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School rank in Massachusetts?
Ayer Shirley Regional High School is 85th of 300 and Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School is 174th of 300 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).