Sgt Wm H Carney Academy vs Whaling City Junior/Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 184 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sgt Wm H Carney Academy
New Bedford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
618 students
Whaling City Junior/Senior High School
New Bedford · Public high · Grades 7–12
200 students
| Measure | Sgt Wm H Carney Academy New Bedford, Massachusetts | Whaling City Junior/Senior High School New Bedford, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #651 of 1,009 | #296 of 300 |
| National rank | #23636 of 50,301 | #15877 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 618 | 200 |
| Enrollment | 618 | 200 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 10% |
| 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 16.4).
- •Sgt Wm H Carney Academy does better on math proficiency (45% vs 10%).
- •Sgt Wm H Carney Academy does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 5%).
- •Whaling City Junior/Senior High School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.4).
- •Sgt Wm H Carney Academy is the larger school with 618 students compared with 200.
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 Sgt Wm H Carney Academy better than Whaling City Junior/Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Sgt Wm H Carney Academy ranks higher (52.2 vs 16.4 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 Sgt Wm H Carney Academy and Whaling City Junior/Senior High School?
About 184 m in a straight line, between New Bedford and New Bedford in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sgt Wm H Carney Academy: 618. Whaling City Junior/Senior High School: 200. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sgt Wm H Carney Academy and Whaling City Junior/Senior High School rank in Massachusetts?
Sgt Wm H Carney Academy is 651st of 1,009 and Whaling City Junior/Senior High School is 296th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).