Heard Street vs South High Community
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heard Street
Worcester · Public elementary · Grades K–6
245 students
South High Community
Worcester · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,800 students
| Measure | Heard Street Worcester, Massachusetts | South High Community Worcester, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #599 of 1,009 | #240 of 300 |
| National rank | #20756 of 50,301 | #10428 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 245 | 1,800 |
| Enrollment | 245 | 1,800 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| city | Worcester | Worcester |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heard Street scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.3 vs 42.2).
- •Heard Street does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Heard Street does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 43%).
- •Heard Street does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 14.6).
- •South High Community is the larger school with 1,800 students compared with 245.
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 Heard Street better than South High Community?
On the Success Index (US), Heard Street ranks higher (56.3 vs 42.2 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 Heard Street and South High Community?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Worcester and Worcester in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heard Street: 245. South High Community: 1,800. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heard Street and South High Community rank in Massachusetts?
Heard Street is 599th of 1,009 and South High Community is 240th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).