Dawson vs Wachusett Regional High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dawson
Holden · Public elementary · Grades K–5
487 students
Wachusett Regional High
Holden · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,779 students
| Measure | Dawson Holden, Massachusetts | Wachusett Regional High Holden, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #250 of 1,009 | #46 of 300 |
| National rank | #6628 of 50,301 | #694 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 487 | 1,779 |
| Enrollment | 487 | 1,779 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 80% |
| city | Holden | Holden |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wachusett Regional High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.5 vs 77.1).
- •Wachusett Regional High does better on math proficiency (80% vs 67%).
- •Wachusett Regional High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 69%).
- •Wachusett Regional High does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.9).
- •Wachusett Regional High is the larger school with 1,779 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 Dawson better than Wachusett Regional High?
On the Success Index (US), Wachusett Regional High ranks higher (84.5 vs 77.1 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 Dawson and Wachusett Regional High?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Holden and Holden in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dawson: 487. Wachusett Regional High: 1,779. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dawson and Wachusett Regional High rank in Massachusetts?
Dawson is 250th of 1,009 and Wachusett Regional High is 46th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).