Gloucester High vs West Parish
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gloucester High
Gloucester · Public high · Grades 9–12
776 students
West Parish
Gloucester · Public elementary · Grades K–5
382 students
| Measure | Gloucester High Gloucester, Massachusetts | West Parish Gloucester, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #200 of 300 | #385 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #6582 of 16,910 | #11975 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 776 | 382 |
| Enrollment | 776 | 382 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| city | Gloucester | Gloucester |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Parish scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.1 vs 56.9).
- •West Parish does better on math proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •West Parish does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Gloucester High does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 13.2).
- •Gloucester High is the larger school with 776 students compared with 382.
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 Gloucester High better than West Parish?
On the Success Index (US), West Parish ranks higher (69.1 vs 56.9 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 Gloucester High and West Parish?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Gloucester and Gloucester in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gloucester High: 776. West Parish: 382. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gloucester High and West Parish rank in Massachusetts?
Gloucester High is 200th of 300 and West Parish is 385th of 1,009 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).