Doherty Middle vs Shawsheen School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.9 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
Shawsheen School
Andover · Public other · Grades PK–PK
85 students
| Measure | Doherty Middle Andover, Massachusetts | Shawsheen School Andover, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #89 of 300 | – |
| National rank | #1644 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 493 | 85 |
| Enrollment | 493 | 85 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 8.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | – |
| Math proficiency | 56% | – |
| city | Andover | Andover |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shawsheen School does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 11.2).
- •Doherty Middle is the larger school with 493 students compared with 85.
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 Shawsheen School?
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 Middle and Shawsheen School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Andover and Andover in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Doherty Middle: 493. Shawsheen School: 85. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Doherty Middle and Shawsheen School rank in Massachusetts?
Doherty Middle is 89th of 300 and Shawsheen School is unranked among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).