Lunenburg High vs McKay Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lunenburg High
Lunenburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
452 students
McKay Elementary School
Fitchburg · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
754 students
| Measure | Lunenburg High Lunenburg, Massachusetts | McKay Elementary School Fitchburg, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #74 of 300 | #946 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #1076 of 16,910 | #41650 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 452 | 754 |
| Enrollment | 452 | 754 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 20% |
| city | Lunenburg | Fitchburg |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lunenburg High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 25.1).
- •Lunenburg High does better on math proficiency (72% vs 20%).
- •Lunenburg High does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 25%).
- •McKay Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.6).
- •McKay Elementary School is the larger school with 754 students compared with 452.
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 Lunenburg High better than McKay Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lunenburg High ranks higher (81.3 vs 25.1 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 Lunenburg High and McKay Elementary School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Lunenburg and Fitchburg in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lunenburg High: 452. McKay Elementary School: 754. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lunenburg High and McKay Elementary School rank in Massachusetts?
Lunenburg High is 74th of 300 and McKay Elementary School is 946th of 1,009 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).