Leicester Middle vs South High Community
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leicester Middle
Leicester · Public middle · Grades 5–8
394 students
South High Community
Worcester · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,800 students
| Measure | Leicester Middle Leicester, Massachusetts | South High Community Worcester, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #217 of 300 | #240 of 300 |
| National rank | #8331 of 15,369 | #10428 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 394 | 1,800 |
| Enrollment | 394 | 1,800 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 37% |
| city | Leicester | Worcester |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Leicester Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.8 vs 42.2).
- •Leicester Middle does better on math proficiency (43% vs 37%).
- •South High Community does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 39%).
- •Leicester Middle does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.6).
- •South High Community is the larger school with 1,800 students compared with 394.
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 Leicester Middle better than South High Community?
On the Success Index (US), Leicester Middle ranks higher (46.8 vs 42.2 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 Leicester Middle and South High Community?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Worcester in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Leicester Middle: 394. South High Community: 1,800. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Leicester Middle and South High Community rank in Massachusetts?
Leicester Middle is 217th of 300 and South High Community is 240th of 300 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).