New Bedford High vs Sgt Wm H Carney Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Bedford High
New Bedford · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,878 students
Sgt Wm H Carney Academy
New Bedford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
618 students
| Measure | New Bedford High New Bedford, Massachusetts | Sgt Wm H Carney Academy New Bedford, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #282 of 300 | #651 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #14551 of 16,910 | #23636 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,878 | 618 |
| Enrollment | 2,878 | 618 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 45% |
| city | New Bedford | New Bedford |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sgt Wm H Carney Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.2 vs 24.1).
- •Sgt Wm H Carney Academy does better on math proficiency (45% vs 21%).
- •Sgt Wm H Carney Academy does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 25%).
- •Sgt Wm H Carney Academy does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.6).
- •New Bedford High is the larger school with 2,878 students compared with 618.
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 New Bedford High better than Sgt Wm H Carney Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Sgt Wm H Carney Academy ranks higher (52.2 vs 24.1 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 New Bedford High and Sgt Wm H Carney Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between New Bedford and New Bedford in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Bedford High: 2,878. Sgt Wm H Carney Academy: 618. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Bedford High and Sgt Wm H Carney Academy rank in Massachusetts?
New Bedford High is 282nd of 300 and Sgt Wm H Carney Academy is 651st of 1,009 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).