Chelmsford High vs McCarthy Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 748 m 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
McCarthy Middle School
Chelmsford · Public middle · Grades 7–8
808 students
| Measure | Chelmsford High North Chelmsford, Massachusetts | McCarthy Middle School Chelmsford, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 5% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #59 of 300 | #55 of 300 |
| National rank | #863 of 16,910 | #923 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,402 | 808 |
| Enrollment | 1,402 | 808 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 66% |
| city | North Chelmsford | Chelmsford |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (83.0 vs 83.7).
- •Chelmsford High does better on math proficiency (81% vs 66%).
- •Chelmsford High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •McCarthy Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.0).
- •Chelmsford High is the larger school with 1,402 students compared with 808.
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 McCarthy Middle School?
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 Chelmsford High and McCarthy Middle School?
About 748 m in a straight line, between North Chelmsford and Chelmsford in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chelmsford High: 1,402. McCarthy Middle School: 808. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chelmsford High and McCarthy Middle School rank in Massachusetts?
Chelmsford High is 59th of 300 and McCarthy Middle School is 55th of 300 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).