Frost Middle School vs James F Hennessey
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frost Middle School
Lawrence · Public middle · Grades 5–8
508 students
James F Hennessey
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
300 students
| Measure | Frost Middle School Lawrence, Massachusetts | James F Hennessey Lawrence, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #192 of 300 | #3 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #6649 of 15,369 | #128 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 508 | 300 |
| Enrollment | 508 | 300 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | – |
| Math proficiency | 52% | – |
| city | Lawrence | Lawrence |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James F Hennessey scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.6 vs 54.5).
- •James F Hennessey does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 14.5).
- •Frost Middle School is the larger school with 508 students compared with 300.
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 Frost Middle School better than James F Hennessey?
On the Success Index (US), James F Hennessey ranks higher (94.6 vs 54.5 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 Frost Middle School and James F Hennessey?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Lawrence and Lawrence in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frost Middle School: 508. James F Hennessey: 300. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frost Middle School and James F Hennessey rank in Massachusetts?
Frost Middle School is 192nd of 300 and James F Hennessey is 3rd of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).