Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (Horace Mann vs Lawrence
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 847 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
Lawrence
Brookline · Public elementary · Grades K–8
630 students
| Measure | Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (Horace Mann Boston, Massachusetts | Lawrence Brookline, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #216 of 300 | #167 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #7978 of 16,910 | #3845 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 383 | 630 |
| Enrollment | 383 | 630 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 74% |
| city | Boston | Brookline |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lawrence scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.1 vs 51.5).
- •Lawrence does better on math proficiency (74% vs 32%).
- •Lawrence does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 52%).
- •Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (Horace Mann does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 14.0).
- •Lawrence is the larger school with 630 students compared with 383.
- •Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (Horace Mann is a charter school while Lawrence 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 Lawrence?
On the Success Index (US), Lawrence ranks higher (82.1 vs 51.5 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 Lawrence?
About 847 m in a straight line, between Boston and Brookline in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (Horace Mann: 383. Lawrence: 630. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (Horace Mann and Lawrence rank in Massachusetts?
Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (Horace Mann is 216th of 300 and Lawrence is 167th of 1,009 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).