Wakefield Memorial High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Wakefield, Massachusetts 01880 · Wakefield
#81 of 300 high schools in Massachusetts
#1274 of 16,910 nationally
About Wakefield Memorial High
Wakefield Memorial High is a public high located in Wakefield, in the Wakefield school district of Massachusetts, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 854 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 80.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of high schools in United States and 81st of 300 ranked high schools in Massachusetts. Its strongest component is students per teacher (84th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (74th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 854.
There are 7 schools in Wakefield; Wakefield Memorial High ranks 2nd of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)69%
- Reading proficiency (30%)71%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)10.5
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 Wakefield Memorial High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 10.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 71%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 69%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Wakefield Memorial High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Woodville School
Wakefield · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
456 students · 173 m away
Galvin Middle School
Wakefield · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,056 students · 1.7 km away
Greenwood
Wakefield · Public elementary · Grades K–4
227 students · 2.1 km away
Early Childhood Center at the Doyle School
Wakefield · Public other · Grades PK–PK
128 students · 2.6 km away
Dolbeare
Wakefield · Public elementary · Grades K–4
443 students · 2.8 km away
Horace Mann
Melrose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
254 students · 3.1 km away
Walton
Wakefield · Public elementary · Grades K–4
218 students · 3.1 km away
Early Childhood Center
Melrose · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
246 students · 3.4 km away
Huckleberry Hill
Lynnfield · Public elementary · Grades K–4
416 students · 3.7 km away
Melrose High
Melrose · Public high · Grades 9–12
967 students · 3.8 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Massachusetts with a comparable Enrollment.
TechBoston Academy
Dorchester · Public high · Grades 7–12
850 students
Marblehead High
Marblehead · Public high · Grades 9–12
861 students
Bedford High
Bedford · Public high · Grades 9–12
868 students
Westwood High
Westwood · Public high · Grades 9–12
837 students
Auburn Senior High
Auburn · Public high · Grades 9–12
834 students
Northampton High
Northampton · Public high · Grades 9–12
875 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Wakefield Memorial High a good school?
Wakefield Memorial High has a Success Index (US) of 80.0 out of 100 (Top 10% of high schools in United States) and ranks #81 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 Wakefield Memorial High rank in Massachusetts?
Wakefield Memorial High ranks #81 of 300 high schools in Massachusetts and #1274 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Wakefield Memorial High?
Wakefield Memorial High had 854 students in 2025.
Is Wakefield Memorial High a elementary school or a high school?
Wakefield Memorial High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Wakefield Memorial High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Wakefield Memorial High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.