Grafton Street vs North High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grafton Street
Worcester · Public elementary · Grades K–6
386 students
North High
Worcester · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,376 students
| Measure | Grafton Street Worcester, Massachusetts | North High Worcester, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #956 of 1,009 | #287 of 300 |
| National rank | #42428 of 50,301 | #14747 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 386 | 1,376 |
| Enrollment | 386 | 1,376 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 18% |
| city | Worcester | Worcester |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (23.8 vs 23.1).
- •Grafton Street does better on math proficiency (20% vs 18%).
- •North High does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 23%).
- •Grafton Street does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.5).
- •North High is the larger school with 1,376 students compared with 386.
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 Grafton Street better than North High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Grafton Street and North High?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Worcester and Worcester in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grafton Street: 386. North High: 1,376. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grafton Street and North High rank in Massachusetts?
Grafton Street is 956th of 1,009 and North High is 287th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).