Fitchburg High vs McKay Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fitchburg High
Fitchburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,220 students
McKay Elementary School
Fitchburg · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
754 students
| Measure | Fitchburg High Fitchburg, Massachusetts | McKay Elementary School Fitchburg, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #234 of 300 | #946 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #9542 of 16,910 | #41650 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 1,220 | 754 |
| Enrollment | 1,220 | 754 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 20% |
| city | Fitchburg | Fitchburg |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fitchburg High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.6 vs 25.1).
- •Fitchburg High does better on math proficiency (39% vs 20%).
- •Fitchburg High does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 25%).
- •McKay Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.0).
- •Fitchburg High is the larger school with 1,220 students compared with 754.
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 Fitchburg High better than McKay Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Fitchburg High ranks higher (45.6 vs 25.1 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 Fitchburg High and McKay Elementary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Fitchburg and Fitchburg in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fitchburg High: 1,220. McKay Elementary School: 754. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fitchburg High and McKay Elementary School rank in Massachusetts?
Fitchburg High is 234th of 300 and McKay Elementary School is 946th of 1,009 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).