Barnstable High vs Chelsea High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Massachusetts, United States, 102 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barnstable High
Hyannis · Public high · Grades 8–12
1,652 students
Chelsea High
Chelsea · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,649 students
| Measure | Barnstable High Hyannis, Massachusetts | Chelsea High Chelsea, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #190 of 300 | #269 of 300 |
| National rank | #5620 of 16,910 | #12879 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,652 | 1,649 |
| Enrollment | 1,652 | 1,649 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 28% |
| city | Hyannis | Chelsea |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barnstable High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.7 vs 32.0).
- •Barnstable High does better on math proficiency (46% vs 28%).
- •Barnstable High does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 30%).
- •Barnstable High does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 13.2).
- •Barnstable High is the larger school with 1,652 students compared with 1,649.
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 Barnstable High better than Chelsea High?
On the Success Index (US), Barnstable High ranks higher (60.7 vs 32.0 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 Barnstable High and Chelsea High?
About 102 km in a straight line, between Hyannis and Chelsea in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barnstable High: 1,652. Chelsea High: 1,649. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barnstable High and Chelsea High rank in Massachusetts?
Barnstable High is 190th of 300 and Chelsea High is 269th of 300 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).