Ayer Shirley Regional High School vs Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Massachusetts, United States, 3.2 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
Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School
Devens · Charter high · Grades 7–12
388 students
| Measure | Ayer Shirley Regional High School Ayer, Massachusetts | Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School Devens, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #85 of 300 | #107 of 300 |
| National rank | #1343 of 16,910 | #1824 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 417 | 388 |
| Enrollment | 417 | 388 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 59% |
| city | Ayer | Devens |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ayer Shirley Regional High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.5 vs 76.6).
- •Ayer Shirley Regional High School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 59%).
- •Ayer Shirley Regional High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 68%).
- •Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 11.6).
- •Ayer Shirley Regional High School is the larger school with 417 students compared with 388.
- •Ayer Shirley Regional High School is a public school while Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School?
On the Success Index (US), Ayer Shirley Regional High School ranks higher (79.5 vs 76.6 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 Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Ayer and Devens in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ayer Shirley Regional High School: 417. Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School: 388. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ayer Shirley Regional High School and Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School rank in Massachusetts?
Ayer Shirley Regional High School is 85th of 300 and Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School is 107th of 300 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).