Medford High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Medford, Massachusetts 02155 · Medford
#127 of 300 high schools in Massachusetts
#2414 of 16,910 nationally
About Medford High
Medford High is a public high located in Medford, in the Medford school district of Massachusetts, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,195 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 73.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of high schools in United States and 127th of 300 ranked high schools in Massachusetts. Its strongest component is students per teacher (91th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (65th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,195.
There are 8 schools in Medford; Medford High ranks 1st of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)58%
- Reading proficiency (30%)63%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)9.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Medford High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,195
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 9.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 63%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 58%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Medford High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Brooks School
Medford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
556 students · 956 m away
Thompson
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
537 students · 2.2 km away
Milton Fuller Roberts
Medford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
586 students · 2.3 km away
McCall Middle
Winchester · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,036 students · 2.4 km away
John A Bishop
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
375 students · 2.5 km away
Lincoln Elementary
Winchester · Public elementary · Grades K–5
334 students · 2.5 km away
West Somerville Neighborhood
Somerville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
397 students · 2.6 km away
Gibbs School
Arlington · Public middle · Grades 6–6
529 students · 2.7 km away
Madeleine Dugger Andrews
Medford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
435 students · 3.0 km away
Winchester High School
Winchester · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,404 students · 3.0 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Massachusetts with a comparable Enrollment.
Algonquin Regional High
Northborough · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,197 students
Chicopee Comprehensive High School
Chicopee · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,192 students
Concord Carlisle High
Concord · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,191 students
Beverly High
Beverly · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,213 students
Westborough High
Westborough · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,213 students
Fitchburg High
Fitchburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,220 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Medford High a good school?
Medford High has a Success Index (US) of 73.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States) and ranks #127 of 300 in Massachusetts. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Medford High rank in Massachusetts?
Medford High ranks #127 of 300 high schools in Massachusetts and #2414 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Medford High?
Medford High had 1,195 students in 2025.
Is Medford High a elementary school or a high school?
Medford High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Medford High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Medford High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.