North High vs Rice Square
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.
North High
Worcester · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,376 students
Rice Square
Worcester · Public elementary · Grades K–6
502 students
| Measure | North High Worcester, Massachusetts | Rice Square Worcester, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #287 of 300 | #982 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #14747 of 16,910 | #44553 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,376 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 1,376 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 26% |
| city | Worcester | Worcester |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.1 vs 20.5).
- •Rice Square does better on math proficiency (26% vs 18%).
- •Rice Square does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 28%).
- •North High does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.7).
- •North High is the larger school with 1,376 students compared with 502.
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 North High better than Rice Square?
On the Success Index (US), North High ranks higher (23.1 vs 20.5 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 North High and Rice Square?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Worcester and Worcester in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North High: 1,376. Rice Square: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North High and Rice Square rank in Massachusetts?
North High is 287th of 300 and Rice Square is 982nd of 1,009 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).