Joseph McAvinnue vs Lowell High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joseph McAvinnue
Lowell · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
447 students
Lowell High
Lowell · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,446 students
| Measure | Joseph McAvinnue Lowell, Massachusetts | Lowell High Lowell, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #869 of 1,009 | #225 of 300 |
| National rank | #35208 of 50,301 | #8631 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 447 | 3,446 |
| Enrollment | 447 | 3,446 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 44% |
| city | Lowell | Lowell |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lowell High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.1 vs 35.1).
- •Lowell High does better on math proficiency (44% vs 32%).
- •Lowell High does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 37%).
- •Joseph McAvinnue does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.9).
- •Lowell High is the larger school with 3,446 students compared with 447.
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 Joseph McAvinnue better than Lowell High?
On the Success Index (US), Lowell High ranks higher (49.1 vs 35.1 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 Joseph McAvinnue and Lowell High?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Lowell and Lowell in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joseph McAvinnue: 447. Lowell High: 3,446. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joseph McAvinnue and Lowell High rank in Massachusetts?
Joseph McAvinnue is 869th of 1,009 and Lowell High is 225th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).