Beverly Middle School vs J Henry Higgins Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Massachusetts, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beverly Middle School
Beverly · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,388 students
J Henry Higgins Middle
Peabody · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,320 students
| Measure | Beverly Middle School Beverly, Massachusetts | J Henry Higgins Middle Peabody, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #140 of 300 | #201 of 300 |
| National rank | #4525 of 15,369 | #7214 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,388 | 1,320 |
| Enrollment | 1,388 | 1,320 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 43% |
| city | Beverly | Peabody |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beverly Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.3 vs 51.9).
- •Beverly Middle School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 43%).
- •Beverly Middle School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 44%).
- •Beverly Middle School is the larger school with 1,388 students compared with 1,320.
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 Beverly Middle School better than J Henry Higgins Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Beverly Middle School ranks higher (64.3 vs 51.9 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 Beverly Middle School and J Henry Higgins Middle?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Beverly and Peabody in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beverly Middle School: 1,388. J Henry Higgins Middle: 1,320. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beverly Middle School and J Henry Higgins Middle rank in Massachusetts?
Beverly Middle School is 140th of 300 and J Henry Higgins Middle is 201st of 300 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).