John Avery Parker vs New Bedford High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Avery Parker
New Bedford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
289 students
New Bedford High
New Bedford · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,878 students
| Measure | John Avery Parker New Bedford, Massachusetts | New Bedford High New Bedford, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #714 of 1,009 | #282 of 300 |
| National rank | #26816 of 50,301 | #14551 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 289 | 2,878 |
| Enrollment | 289 | 2,878 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 21% |
| city | New Bedford | New Bedford |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Avery Parker scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.5 vs 24.1).
- •John Avery Parker does better on math proficiency (37% vs 21%).
- •John Avery Parker does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 25%).
- •John Avery Parker does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.6).
- •New Bedford High is the larger school with 2,878 students compared with 289.
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 John Avery Parker better than New Bedford High?
On the Success Index (US), John Avery Parker ranks higher (47.5 vs 24.1 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 John Avery Parker and New Bedford High?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between New Bedford and New Bedford in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Avery Parker: 289. New Bedford High: 2,878. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Avery Parker and New Bedford High rank in Massachusetts?
John Avery Parker is 714th of 1,009 and New Bedford High is 282nd of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).