Doherty Memorial High vs Head Start
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.6 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
Head Start
Worcester · Public other · Grades PK–PK
349 students
| Measure | Doherty Memorial High Worcester, Massachusetts | Head Start Worcester, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #213 of 300 | – |
| National rank | #7796 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 1,573 | 349 |
| Enrollment | 1,573 | 349 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | – |
| Math proficiency | 48% | – |
| city | Worcester | Worcester |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Head Start does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 15.3).
- •Doherty Memorial High is the larger school with 1,573 students compared with 349.
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 Head Start?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Doherty Memorial High and Head Start?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Worcester and Worcester in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Doherty Memorial High: 1,573. Head Start: 349. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Doherty Memorial High and Head Start rank in Massachusetts?
Doherty Memorial High is 213th of 300 and Head Start is unranked among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).