John Avery Parker vs Whaling City Junior/Senior High School
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
Whaling City Junior/Senior High School
New Bedford · Public high · Grades 7–12
200 students
| Measure | John Avery Parker New Bedford, Massachusetts | Whaling City Junior/Senior High School New Bedford, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #714 of 1,009 | #296 of 300 |
| National rank | #26816 of 50,301 | #15877 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 289 | 200 |
| Enrollment | 289 | 200 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 10% |
| city | New Bedford | New Bedford |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Avery Parker scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.5 vs 16.4).
- •John Avery Parker does better on math proficiency (37% vs 10%).
- •John Avery Parker does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 5%).
- •Whaling City Junior/Senior High School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.0).
- •John Avery Parker is the larger school with 289 students compared with 200.
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 Whaling City Junior/Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), John Avery Parker ranks higher (47.5 vs 16.4 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 Whaling City Junior/Senior High School?
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. Whaling City Junior/Senior High School: 200. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Avery Parker and Whaling City Junior/Senior High School rank in Massachusetts?
John Avery Parker is 714th of 1,009 and Whaling City Junior/Senior High School is 296th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).