James Sullivan Middle School vs Robert H. Adams Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Massachusetts, United States, 50 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Sullivan Middle School
Lowell · Public middle · Grades 5–8
625 students
Robert H. Adams Middle School
Holliston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
626 students
| Measure | James Sullivan Middle School Lowell, Massachusetts | Robert H. Adams Middle School Holliston, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #279 of 300 | #79 of 300 |
| National rank | #12691 of 15,369 | #1398 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 625 | 626 |
| Enrollment | 625 | 626 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 68% |
| city | Lowell | Holliston |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Robert H. Adams Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.6 vs 25.9).
- •Robert H. Adams Middle School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 24%).
- •Robert H. Adams Middle School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 25%).
- •James Sullivan Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 12.8).
- •Robert H. Adams Middle School is the larger school with 626 students compared with 625.
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 James Sullivan Middle School better than Robert H. Adams Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Robert H. Adams Middle School ranks higher (80.6 vs 25.9 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 James Sullivan Middle School and Robert H. Adams Middle School?
About 50 km in a straight line, between Lowell and Holliston in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Sullivan Middle School: 625. Robert H. Adams Middle School: 626. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Sullivan Middle School and Robert H. Adams Middle School rank in Massachusetts?
James Sullivan Middle School is 279th of 300 and Robert H. Adams Middle School is 79th of 300 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).