Chelmsford High vs James S Daley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chelmsford High
North Chelmsford · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,402 students
James S Daley Middle School
Lowell · Public middle · Grades 5–8
669 students
| Measure | Chelmsford High North Chelmsford, Massachusetts | James S Daley Middle School Lowell, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 5% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #59 of 300 | #133 of 300 |
| National rank | #863 of 16,910 | #4077 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 1,402 | 669 |
| Enrollment | 1,402 | 669 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 57% |
| city | North Chelmsford | Lowell |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chelmsford High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.0 vs 66.6).
- •Chelmsford High does better on math proficiency (81% vs 57%).
- •Chelmsford High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 54%).
- •James S Daley Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.0).
- •Chelmsford High is the larger school with 1,402 students compared with 669.
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 Chelmsford High better than James S Daley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Chelmsford High ranks higher (83.0 vs 66.6 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 Chelmsford High and James S Daley Middle School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between North Chelmsford and Lowell in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chelmsford High: 1,402. James S Daley Middle School: 669. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chelmsford High and James S Daley Middle School rank in Massachusetts?
Chelmsford High is 59th of 300 and James S Daley Middle School is 133rd of 300 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).