Fitchburg High vs Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.2 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
Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential School
Fitchburg · Charter high · Grades 7–12
282 students
| Measure | Fitchburg High Fitchburg, Massachusetts | Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential School Fitchburg, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #234 of 300 | #221 of 300 |
| National rank | #9542 of 16,910 | #8439 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 1,220 | 282 |
| Enrollment | 1,220 | 282 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 31% |
| city | Fitchburg | Fitchburg |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.8 vs 45.6).
- •Fitchburg High does better on math proficiency (39% vs 31%).
- •Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 40%).
- •Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential School does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 12.0).
- •Fitchburg High is the larger school with 1,220 students compared with 282.
- •Fitchburg High is a public school while Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential School is a charter 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 Fitchburg High better than Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential School?
On the Success Index (US), Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential School ranks higher (49.8 vs 45.6 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 Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Fitchburg and Fitchburg in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fitchburg High: 1,220. Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential School: 282. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fitchburg High and Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential School rank in Massachusetts?
Fitchburg High is 234th of 300 and Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential School is 221st of 300 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).