Lawrence High School vs Thomson
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.
Lawrence High School
Lawrence · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,453 students
Thomson
North Andover · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
294 students
| Measure | Lawrence High School Lawrence, Massachusetts | Thomson North Andover, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #260 of 300 | #414 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #12239 of 16,910 | #13115 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 3,453 | 294 |
| Enrollment | 3,453 | 294 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 52% |
| city | Lawrence | North Andover |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomson scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.5 vs 34.8).
- •Thomson does better on math proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Thomson does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 32%).
- •Thomson does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.6).
- •Lawrence High School is the larger school with 3,453 students compared with 294.
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 Thomson?
On the Success Index (US), Thomson ranks higher (67.5 vs 34.8 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 Lawrence High School and Thomson?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Lawrence and North Andover in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lawrence High School: 3,453. Thomson: 294. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lawrence High School and Thomson rank in Massachusetts?
Lawrence High School is 260th of 300 and Thomson is 414th of 1,009 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).