Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School vs Marblehead Veterans Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Massachusetts, United States, 64 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School
Shirley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
410 students
Marblehead Veterans Middle School
Marblehead · Public middle · Grades 7–8
411 students
| Measure | Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School Shirley, Massachusetts | Marblehead Veterans Middle School Marblehead, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #174 of 300 | #57 of 300 |
| National rank | #5729 of 15,369 | #954 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 410 | 411 |
| Enrollment | 410 | 411 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 65% |
| city | Shirley | Marblehead |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marblehead Veterans Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.5 vs 58.8).
- •Marblehead Veterans Middle School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 47%).
- •Marblehead Veterans Middle School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 49%).
- •Marblehead Veterans Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.4).
- •Marblehead Veterans Middle School is the larger school with 411 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 Middle School better than Marblehead Veterans Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Marblehead Veterans Middle School ranks higher (83.5 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 Middle School and Marblehead Veterans Middle School?
About 64 km in a straight line, between Shirley and Marblehead in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School: 410. Marblehead Veterans Middle School: 411. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School and Marblehead Veterans Middle School rank in Massachusetts?
Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School is 174th of 300 and Marblehead Veterans Middle School is 57th of 300 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).