Park Avenue Elementary vs Shepherd Hill Regional High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Park Avenue Elementary
Webster · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
738 students
Shepherd Hill Regional High
Dudley · Public high · Grades 9–12
942 students
| Measure | Park Avenue Elementary Webster, Massachusetts | Shepherd Hill Regional High Dudley, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #843 of 1,009 | #159 of 300 |
| National rank | #33861 of 50,301 | #3760 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 738 | 942 |
| Enrollment | 738 | 942 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 63% |
| city | Webster | Dudley |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shepherd Hill Regional High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.2 vs 37.2).
- •Shepherd Hill Regional High does better on math proficiency (63% vs 30%).
- •Shepherd Hill Regional High does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 38%).
- •Park Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.5).
- •Shepherd Hill Regional High is the larger school with 942 students compared with 738.
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 Park Avenue Elementary better than Shepherd Hill Regional High?
On the Success Index (US), Shepherd Hill Regional High ranks higher (68.2 vs 37.2 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 Park Avenue Elementary and Shepherd Hill Regional High?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Webster and Dudley in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Park Avenue Elementary: 738. Shepherd Hill Regional High: 942. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Park Avenue Elementary and Shepherd Hill Regional High rank in Massachusetts?
Park Avenue Elementary is 843rd of 1,009 and Shepherd Hill Regional High is 159th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).