Gates Lane vs South High Community
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gates Lane
Worcester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
547 students
South High Community
Worcester · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,800 students
| Measure | Gates Lane Worcester, Massachusetts | South High Community Worcester, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #918 of 1,009 | #240 of 300 |
| National rank | #38926 of 50,301 | #10428 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 547 | 1,800 |
| Enrollment | 547 | 1,800 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 37% |
| city | Worcester | Worcester |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South High Community scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.2 vs 29.4).
- •South High Community does better on math proficiency (37% vs 25%).
- •South High Community does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 32%).
- •Gates Lane does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.6).
- •South High Community is the larger school with 1,800 students compared with 547.
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 Gates Lane better than South High Community?
On the Success Index (US), South High Community ranks higher (42.2 vs 29.4 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 Gates Lane and South High Community?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Worcester and Worcester in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gates Lane: 547. South High Community: 1,800. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gates Lane and South High Community rank in Massachusetts?
Gates Lane is 918th of 1,009 and South High Community is 240th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).