John G Whittier vs Tilton
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John G Whittier
Haverhill · Public middle · Grades 5–8
487 students
Tilton
Haverhill · Public elementary · Grades K–4
471 students
| Measure | John G Whittier Haverhill, Massachusetts | Tilton Haverhill, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #245 of 300 | #489 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #10507 of 15,369 | #16617 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 487 | 471 |
| Enrollment | 487 | 471 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 52% |
| city | Haverhill | Haverhill |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tilton scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.3 vs 36.7).
- •Tilton does better on math proficiency (52% vs 31%).
- •Tilton does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 38%).
- •Tilton does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.2).
- •John G Whittier is the larger school with 487 students compared with 471.
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 G Whittier better than Tilton?
On the Success Index (US), Tilton ranks higher (62.3 vs 36.7 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 G Whittier and Tilton?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Haverhill and Haverhill in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John G Whittier: 487. Tilton: 471. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John G Whittier and Tilton rank in Massachusetts?
John G Whittier is 245th of 300 and Tilton is 489th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).