Lawrence High School vs Shawsheen School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lawrence High School
Lawrence · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,453 students
Shawsheen School
Andover · Public other · Grades PK–PK
85 students
| Measure | Lawrence High School Lawrence, Massachusetts | Shawsheen School Andover, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #260 of 300 | – |
| National rank | #12239 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 3,453 | 85 |
| Enrollment | 3,453 | 85 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 8.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | – |
| Math proficiency | 32% | – |
| city | Lawrence | Andover |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shawsheen School does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 13.6).
- •Lawrence High School is the larger school with 3,453 students compared with 85.
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 Lawrence High School better than Shawsheen School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lawrence High School and Shawsheen School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Lawrence and Andover in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lawrence High School: 3,453. Shawsheen School: 85. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lawrence High School and Shawsheen School rank in Massachusetts?
Lawrence High School is 260th of 300 and Shawsheen School is unranked among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).