Dearborn 6-12 STEM Academy vs Fairhaven High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Massachusetts, United States, 77 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dearborn 6-12 STEM Academy
Roxbury · Public high · Grades 6–12
565 students
Fairhaven High
Fairhaven · Public high · Grades 9–12
568 students
| Measure | Dearborn 6-12 STEM Academy Roxbury, Massachusetts | Fairhaven High Fairhaven, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #286 of 300 | #123 of 300 |
| National rank | #14723 of 16,910 | #2229 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 565 | 568 |
| Enrollment | 565 | 568 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 72% |
| city | Roxbury | Fairhaven |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairhaven High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.5 vs 23.2).
- •Fairhaven High does better on math proficiency (72% vs 13%).
- •Fairhaven High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 22%).
- •Dearborn 6-12 STEM Academy does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 11.6).
- •Fairhaven High is the larger school with 568 students compared with 565.
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 Dearborn 6-12 STEM Academy better than Fairhaven High?
On the Success Index (US), Fairhaven High ranks higher (74.5 vs 23.2 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 Dearborn 6-12 STEM Academy and Fairhaven High?
About 77 km in a straight line, between Roxbury and Fairhaven in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dearborn 6-12 STEM Academy: 565. Fairhaven High: 568. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dearborn 6-12 STEM Academy and Fairhaven High rank in Massachusetts?
Dearborn 6-12 STEM Academy is 286th of 300 and Fairhaven High is 123rd of 300 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).