Carter School vs Snowden International High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carter School
Dorchester · Public high · Grades 8–12
28 students
Snowden International High School
Boston · Public high · Grades 9–12
421 students
| Measure | Carter School Dorchester, Massachusetts | Snowden International High School Boston, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #250 of 300 |
| National rank | – | #11012 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 28 | 421 |
| Enrollment | 28 | 421 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 28.0 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 27% |
| city | Dorchester | Boston |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Snowden International High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.8 vs 22.4).
- •Snowden International High School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 24.5%).
- •Snowden International High School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 24.5%).
- •Snowden International High School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 28.0).
- •Snowden International High School is the larger school with 421 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 Snowden International High School?
On the Success Index (US), Snowden International High School ranks higher (39.8 vs 22.4 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 Carter School and Snowden International High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Dorchester and Boston in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carter School: 28. Snowden International High School: 421. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carter School and Snowden International High School rank in Massachusetts?
Carter School is unranked and Snowden International High School is 250th of 300 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).