Head Start vs Woodland Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 789 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
Woodland Academy
Worcester · Public elementary · Grades K–6
482 students
| Measure | Head Start Worcester, Massachusetts | Woodland Academy Worcester, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #926 of 1,009 |
| National rank | – | #39613 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 349 | 482 |
| Enrollment | 349 | 482 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 28% |
| Math proficiency | – | 27% |
| city | Worcester | Worcester |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Woodland Academy does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.2).
- •Woodland Academy is the larger school with 482 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 Woodland Academy?
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 Woodland Academy?
About 789 m in a straight line, between Worcester and Worcester in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Head Start: 349. Woodland Academy: 482. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Head Start and Woodland Academy rank in Massachusetts?
Head Start is unranked and Woodland Academy is 926th of 1,009 among other schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).