Fairhaven High vs Whaling City Junior/Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairhaven High
Fairhaven · Public high · Grades 9–12
568 students
Whaling City Junior/Senior High School
New Bedford · Public high · Grades 7–12
200 students
| Measure | Fairhaven High Fairhaven, Massachusetts | Whaling City Junior/Senior High School New Bedford, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #123 of 300 | #296 of 300 |
| National rank | #2229 of 16,910 | #15877 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 568 | 200 |
| Enrollment | 568 | 200 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 10% |
| city | Fairhaven | New Bedford |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairhaven High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.5 vs 16.4).
- •Fairhaven High does better on math proficiency (72% vs 10%).
- •Fairhaven High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 5%).
- •Fairhaven High does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 11.8).
- •Fairhaven High is the larger school with 568 students compared with 200.
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 Fairhaven High better than Whaling City Junior/Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Fairhaven High ranks higher (74.5 vs 16.4 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 Fairhaven High and Whaling City Junior/Senior High School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Fairhaven and New Bedford in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairhaven High: 568. Whaling City Junior/Senior High School: 200. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairhaven High and Whaling City Junior/Senior High School rank in Massachusetts?
Fairhaven High is 123rd of 300 and Whaling City Junior/Senior High School is 296th of 300 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).