Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (Horace Mann vs Hennigan K-8 School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 896 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (Horace Mann
Boston · Charter high · Grades 9–12
383 students
Hennigan K-8 School
Jamaica Plain · Public elementary · Grades K–8
472 students
| Measure | Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (Horace Mann Boston, Massachusetts | Hennigan K-8 School Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #216 of 300 | #939 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #7978 of 16,910 | #41132 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 383 | 472 |
| Enrollment | 383 | 472 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 17% |
| city | Boston | Jamaica Plain |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (Horace Mann scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.5 vs 25.9).
- •Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (Horace Mann does better on math proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (Horace Mann does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 25%).
- •Hennigan K-8 School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 9.8).
- •Hennigan K-8 School is the larger school with 472 students compared with 383.
- •Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (Horace Mann is a charter school while Hennigan K-8 School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (Horace Mann better than Hennigan K-8 School?
On the Success Index (US), Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (Horace Mann ranks higher (51.5 vs 25.9 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 Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (Horace Mann and Hennigan K-8 School?
About 896 m in a straight line, between Boston and Jamaica Plain in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (Horace Mann: 383. Hennigan K-8 School: 472. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (Horace Mann and Hennigan K-8 School rank in Massachusetts?
Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (Horace Mann is 216th of 300 and Hennigan K-8 School is 939th of 1,009 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).