Head Start vs Jacob Hiatt Magnet
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 40 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Head Start
Worcester · Public other · Grades PK–PK
349 students
Jacob Hiatt Magnet
Worcester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
367 students
| Measure | Head Start Worcester, Massachusetts | Jacob Hiatt Magnet Worcester, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #586 of 1,009 |
| National rank | – | #20131 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 349 | 367 |
| Enrollment | 349 | 367 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 57% |
| Math proficiency | – | 47% |
| city | Worcester | Worcester |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jacob Hiatt Magnet does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.2).
- •Jacob Hiatt Magnet is the larger school with 367 students compared with 349.
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 Head Start better than Jacob Hiatt Magnet?
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 Head Start and Jacob Hiatt Magnet?
About 40 m in a straight line, between Worcester and Worcester in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Head Start: 349. Jacob Hiatt Magnet: 367. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Head Start and Jacob Hiatt Magnet rank in Massachusetts?
Head Start is unranked and Jacob Hiatt Magnet is 586th of 1,009 among other schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).