Dr Paul Nettle vs John G Whittier
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Massachusetts, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr Paul Nettle
Haverhill · Public middle · Grades 5–8
503 students
John G Whittier
Haverhill · Public middle · Grades 5–8
487 students
| Measure | Dr Paul Nettle Haverhill, Massachusetts | John G Whittier Haverhill, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #251 of 300 | #245 of 300 |
| National rank | #10891 of 15,369 | #10507 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 503 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 503 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 31% |
| city | Haverhill | Haverhill |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John G Whittier scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.7 vs 34.8).
- •John G Whittier does better on math proficiency (31% vs 28%).
- •John G Whittier does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 33%).
- •Dr Paul Nettle does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.2).
- •Dr Paul Nettle is the larger school with 503 students compared with 487.
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 Dr Paul Nettle better than John G Whittier?
On the Success Index (US), John G Whittier ranks higher (36.7 vs 34.8 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 Dr Paul Nettle and John G Whittier?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Haverhill and Haverhill in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr Paul Nettle: 503. John G Whittier: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr Paul Nettle and John G Whittier rank in Massachusetts?
Dr Paul Nettle is 251st of 300 and John G Whittier is 245th of 300 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).