Ayer Shirley Regional High School vs Groton Dunstable Regional Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 5.6 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
Groton Dunstable Regional Middle
Groton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
739 students
| Measure | Ayer Shirley Regional High School Ayer, Massachusetts | Groton Dunstable Regional Middle Groton, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #85 of 300 | #83 of 300 |
| National rank | #1343 of 16,910 | #1527 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 417 | 739 |
| Enrollment | 417 | 739 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 68% |
| city | Ayer | Groton |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (79.5 vs 79.7).
- •Groton Dunstable Regional Middle does better on math proficiency (68% vs 62%).
- •Ayer Shirley Regional High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 65%).
- •Ayer Shirley Regional High School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.0).
- •Groton Dunstable Regional Middle is the larger school with 739 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 Ayer Shirley Regional High School better than Groton Dunstable Regional Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ayer Shirley Regional High School and Groton Dunstable Regional Middle?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Ayer and Groton in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ayer Shirley Regional High School: 417. Groton Dunstable Regional Middle: 739. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ayer Shirley Regional High School and Groton Dunstable Regional Middle rank in Massachusetts?
Ayer Shirley Regional High School is 85th of 300 and Groton Dunstable Regional Middle is 83rd of 300 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).