Chelsea High vs Joseph A. Browne School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 744 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chelsea High
Chelsea · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,649 students
Joseph A. Browne School
Chelsea · Public middle · Grades 5–8
487 students
| Measure | Chelsea High Chelsea, Massachusetts | Joseph A. Browne School Chelsea, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #269 of 300 | #282 of 300 |
| National rank | #12879 of 16,910 | #12928 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 1,649 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 1,649 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 9.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 12% |
| city | Chelsea | Chelsea |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chelsea High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.0 vs 24.6).
- •Chelsea High does better on math proficiency (28% vs 12%).
- •Chelsea High does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 24%).
- •Joseph A. Browne School does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 13.2).
- •Chelsea High is the larger school with 1,649 students compared with 487.
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 Joseph A. Browne School?
On the Success Index (US), Chelsea High ranks higher (32.0 vs 24.6 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 Chelsea High and Joseph A. Browne School?
About 744 m in a straight line, between Chelsea and Chelsea in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chelsea High: 1,649. Joseph A. Browne School: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chelsea High and Joseph A. Browne School rank in Massachusetts?
Chelsea High is 269th of 300 and Joseph A. Browne School is 282nd of 300 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).