Doherty Memorial High vs Holyoke High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Massachusetts, United States, 67 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
Holyoke High
Holyoke · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,569 students
| Measure | Doherty Memorial High Worcester, Massachusetts | Holyoke High Holyoke, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #213 of 300 | #279 of 300 |
| National rank | #7796 of 16,910 | #14239 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,573 | 1,569 |
| Enrollment | 1,573 | 1,569 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 18% |
| city | Worcester | Holyoke |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Doherty Memorial High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.2 vs 25.7).
- •Doherty Memorial High does better on math proficiency (48% vs 18%).
- •Doherty Memorial High does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 27%).
- •Holyoke High does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 15.3).
- •Doherty Memorial High is the larger school with 1,573 students compared with 1,569.
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 Holyoke High?
On the Success Index (US), Doherty Memorial High ranks higher (52.2 vs 25.7 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 Holyoke High?
About 67 km in a straight line, between Worcester and Holyoke in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Doherty Memorial High: 1,573. Holyoke High: 1,569. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Doherty Memorial High and Holyoke High rank in Massachusetts?
Doherty Memorial High is 213th of 300 and Holyoke High is 279th of 300 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).