Chestnut Hill Community School vs Doherty Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Massachusetts, United States, 113 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chestnut Hill Community School
Belchertown · Public middle · Grades 4–6
494 students
Doherty Middle
Andover · Public middle · Grades 6–8
493 students
| Measure | Chestnut Hill Community School Belchertown, Massachusetts | Doherty Middle Andover, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #233 of 300 | #89 of 300 |
| National rank | #9596 of 15,369 | #1644 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 494 | 493 |
| Enrollment | 494 | 493 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 56% |
| city | Belchertown | Andover |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Doherty Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.0 vs 41.0).
- •Doherty Middle does better on math proficiency (56% vs 41%).
- •Doherty Middle does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 39%).
- •Doherty Middle does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 15.0).
- •Chestnut Hill Community School is the larger school with 494 students compared with 493.
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 Chestnut Hill Community School better than Doherty Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Doherty Middle ranks higher (79.0 vs 41.0 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 Chestnut Hill Community School and Doherty Middle?
About 113 km in a straight line, between Belchertown and Andover in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chestnut Hill Community School: 494. Doherty Middle: 493. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chestnut Hill Community School and Doherty Middle rank in Massachusetts?
Chestnut Hill Community School is 233rd of 300 and Doherty Middle is 89th of 300 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).