Carter School vs Melvin H. King South End Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 978 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carter School
Dorchester · Public high · Grades 8–12
28 students
Melvin H. King South End Academy
Boston · Public other · Grades 1–12
125 students
| Measure | Carter School Dorchester, Massachusetts | Melvin H. King South End Academy Boston, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades 1–12 |
| Students | 28 | 125 |
| Enrollment | 28 | 125 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 28.0 | 3.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 2.5% |
| city | Dorchester | Boston |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carter School does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 2.5%).
- •Carter School does better on reading proficiency (24.5% vs 2.5%).
- •Melvin H. King South End Academy does better on students per teacher (3.3 vs 28.0).
- •Melvin H. King South End Academy is the larger school with 125 students compared with 28.
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 Carter School better than Melvin H. King South End Academy?
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 Carter School and Melvin H. King South End Academy?
About 978 m in a straight line, between Dorchester and Boston in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carter School: 28. Melvin H. King South End Academy: 125. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carter School and Melvin H. King South End Academy rank in Massachusetts?
Carter School is unranked and Melvin H. King South End Academy is unranked among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).