Dracut Senior High vs Joseph McAvinnue
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dracut Senior High
Dracut · Public high · Grades 9–12
792 students
Joseph McAvinnue
Lowell · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
447 students
| Measure | Dracut Senior High Dracut, Massachusetts | Joseph McAvinnue Lowell, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #143 of 300 | #869 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #3248 of 16,910 | #35208 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 792 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 792 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 32% |
| city | Dracut | Lowell |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dracut Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.2 vs 35.1).
- •Dracut Senior High does better on math proficiency (60% vs 32%).
- •Dracut Senior High does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 37%).
- •Dracut Senior High does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.1).
- •Dracut Senior High is the larger school with 792 students compared with 447.
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 Dracut Senior High better than Joseph McAvinnue?
On the Success Index (US), Dracut Senior High ranks higher (70.2 vs 35.1 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 Dracut Senior High and Joseph McAvinnue?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Dracut and Lowell in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dracut Senior High: 792. Joseph McAvinnue: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dracut Senior High and Joseph McAvinnue rank in Massachusetts?
Dracut Senior High is 143rd of 300 and Joseph McAvinnue is 869th of 1,009 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).