Chelsea High vs Clark Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 855 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chelsea High
Chelsea ยท Public high ยท Grades 9โ12
1,649 students
Clark Avenue School
Chelsea ยท Public middle ยท Grades 5โ8
673 students
| Measure | Chelsea High Chelsea, Massachusetts | Clark Avenue School Chelsea, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #269 of 300 | #283 of 300 |
| National rank | #12879 of 16,910 | #12959 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9โ12 | Grades 5โ8 |
| Students | 1,649 | 673 |
| Enrollment | 1,649 | 673 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | โ | โ |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 21% |
| city | Chelsea | Chelsea |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขChelsea High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.0 vs 24.4).
- โขChelsea High does better on math proficiency (28% vs 21%).
- โขChelsea High does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 27%).
- โขClark Avenue School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.2).
- โขChelsea High is the larger school with 1,649 students compared with 673.
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 Chelsea High better than Clark Avenue School?
On the Success Index (US), Chelsea High ranks higher (32.0 vs 24.4 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 Chelsea High and Clark Avenue School?
About 855 m in a straight line, between Chelsea and Chelsea in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chelsea High: 1,649. Clark Avenue School: 673. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chelsea High and Clark Avenue School rank in Massachusetts?
Chelsea High is 269th of 300 and Clark Avenue School is 283rd of 300 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).