Ayer Shirley Regional High School vs Lura A. White Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 7.2 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
Lura A. White Elementary School
Shirley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
357 students
| Measure | Ayer Shirley Regional High School Ayer, Massachusetts | Lura A. White Elementary School Shirley, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #85 of 300 | #556 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #1343 of 16,910 | #19069 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 417 | 357 |
| Enrollment | 417 | 357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| city | Ayer | Shirley |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ayer Shirley Regional High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.5 vs 58.7).
- •Ayer Shirley Regional High School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Ayer Shirley Regional High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 47%).
- •Lura A. White Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 11.6).
- •Ayer Shirley Regional High School is the larger school with 417 students compared with 357.
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 Lura A. White Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ayer Shirley Regional High School ranks higher (79.5 vs 58.7 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 Lura A. White Elementary School?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Ayer and Shirley in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ayer Shirley Regional High School: 417. Lura A. White Elementary School: 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ayer Shirley Regional High School and Lura A. White Elementary School rank in Massachusetts?
Ayer Shirley Regional High School is 85th of 300 and Lura A. White Elementary School is 556th of 1,009 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).