J Henry Higgins Middle vs William A Welch Sr
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J Henry Higgins Middle
Peabody · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,320 students
William A Welch Sr
Peabody · Public elementary · Grades K–5
408 students
| Measure | J Henry Higgins Middle Peabody, Massachusetts | William A Welch Sr Peabody, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #201 of 300 | #911 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #7214 of 15,369 | #38580 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,320 | 408 |
| Enrollment | 1,320 | 408 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 27% |
| city | Peabody | Peabody |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J Henry Higgins Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.9 vs 30.0).
- •J Henry Higgins Middle does better on math proficiency (43% vs 27%).
- •J Henry Higgins Middle does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 37%).
- •J Henry Higgins Middle does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.1).
- •J Henry Higgins Middle is the larger school with 1,320 students compared with 408.
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 J Henry Higgins Middle better than William A Welch Sr?
On the Success Index (US), J Henry Higgins Middle ranks higher (51.9 vs 30.0 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 J Henry Higgins Middle and William A Welch Sr?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Peabody and Peabody in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J Henry Higgins Middle: 1,320. William A Welch Sr: 408. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J Henry Higgins Middle and William A Welch Sr rank in Massachusetts?
J Henry Higgins Middle is 201st of 300 and William A Welch Sr is 911th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).