Doherty Middle vs Franklin
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Doherty Middle
Andover · Public middle · Grades 6–8
493 students
Franklin
North Andover · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
383 students
| Measure | Doherty Middle Andover, Massachusetts | Franklin North Andover, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #89 of 300 | #190 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #1644 of 15,369 | #4765 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 493 | 383 |
| Enrollment | 493 | 383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 71% |
| city | Andover | North Andover |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.4 vs 79.0).
- •Franklin does better on math proficiency (71% vs 56%).
- •Franklin does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 68%).
- •Doherty Middle does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.2).
- •Doherty Middle is the larger school with 493 students compared with 383.
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 Middle better than Franklin?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin ranks higher (80.4 vs 79.0 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 Middle and Franklin?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Andover and North Andover in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Doherty Middle: 493. Franklin: 383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Doherty Middle and Franklin rank in Massachusetts?
Doherty Middle is 89th of 300 and Franklin is 190th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).