Paxton Center vs Wachusett Regional High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 6.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paxton Center
Paxton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
448 students
Wachusett Regional High
Holden · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,779 students
| Measure | Paxton Center Paxton, Massachusetts | Wachusett Regional High Holden, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #435 of 1,009 | #46 of 300 |
| National rank | #14130 of 50,301 | #694 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 448 | 1,779 |
| Enrollment | 448 | 1,779 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 80% |
| city | Paxton | Holden |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wachusett Regional High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.5 vs 66.0).
- •Wachusett Regional High does better on math proficiency (80% vs 56%).
- •Wachusett Regional High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 57%).
- •Paxton Center does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.0).
- •Wachusett Regional High is the larger school with 1,779 students compared with 448.
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 Paxton Center better than Wachusett Regional High?
On the Success Index (US), Wachusett Regional High ranks higher (84.5 vs 66.0 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 Paxton Center and Wachusett Regional High?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Paxton and Holden in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Paxton Center: 448. Wachusett Regional High: 1,779. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Paxton Center and Wachusett Regional High rank in Massachusetts?
Paxton Center is 435th of 1,009 and Wachusett Regional High is 46th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).