Doherty Memorial High vs Francis J McGrath Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Doherty Memorial High
Worcester · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,573 students
Francis J McGrath Elementary
Worcester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
200 students
| Measure | Doherty Memorial High Worcester, Massachusetts | Francis J McGrath Elementary Worcester, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #213 of 300 | #855 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #7796 of 16,910 | #34443 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 1,573 | 200 |
| Enrollment | 1,573 | 200 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 27% |
| city | Worcester | Worcester |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Doherty Memorial High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.2 vs 36.3).
- •Doherty Memorial High does better on math proficiency (48% vs 27%).
- •Doherty Memorial High does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 42%).
- •Francis J McGrath Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 15.3).
- •Doherty Memorial High is the larger school with 1,573 students compared with 200.
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 Doherty Memorial High better than Francis J McGrath Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Doherty Memorial High ranks higher (52.2 vs 36.3 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 Doherty Memorial High and Francis J McGrath Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Worcester and Worcester in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Doherty Memorial High: 1,573. Francis J McGrath Elementary: 200. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Doherty Memorial High and Francis J McGrath Elementary rank in Massachusetts?
Doherty Memorial High is 213th of 300 and Francis J McGrath Elementary is 855th of 1,009 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).