Gerard A. Guilmette vs Shay Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 26 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gerard A. Guilmette
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades 1–4
485 students
Shay Elementary
Amesbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
485 students
| Measure | Gerard A. Guilmette Lawrence, Massachusetts | Shay Elementary Amesbury, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #930 of 1,009 | #248 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #39913 of 50,301 | #6605 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–4 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 485 | 485 |
| Enrollment | 485 | 485 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 62% |
| city | Lawrence | Amesbury |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shay Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.2 vs 27.8).
- •Shay Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 21%).
- •Shay Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 29%).
- •Gerard A. Guilmette does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.1).
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 Gerard A. Guilmette better than Shay Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Shay Elementary ranks higher (77.2 vs 27.8 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 Gerard A. Guilmette and Shay Elementary?
About 26 km in a straight line, between Lawrence and Amesbury in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gerard A. Guilmette: 485. Shay Elementary: 485. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gerard A. Guilmette and Shay Elementary rank in Massachusetts?
Gerard A. Guilmette is 930th of 1,009 and Shay Elementary is 248th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).