Acton-Boxborough Regional High vs Andover High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Massachusetts, United States, 32 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Acton-Boxborough Regional High
Acton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,622 students
Andover High
Andover · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,609 students
| Measure | Acton-Boxborough Regional High Acton, Massachusetts | Andover High Andover, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #19 of 300 | #30 of 300 |
| National rank | #314 of 16,910 | #482 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,622 | 1,609 |
| Enrollment | 1,622 | 1,609 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 93% | 83% |
| city | Acton | Andover |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Acton-Boxborough Regional High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.8 vs 86.6).
- •Acton-Boxborough Regional High does better on math proficiency (93% vs 83%).
- •Acton-Boxborough Regional High does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 85%).
- •Andover High does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.5).
- •Acton-Boxborough Regional High is the larger school with 1,622 students compared with 1,609.
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 Acton-Boxborough Regional High better than Andover High?
On the Success Index (US), Acton-Boxborough Regional High ranks higher (88.8 vs 86.6 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 Acton-Boxborough Regional High and Andover High?
About 32 km in a straight line, between Acton and Andover in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Acton-Boxborough Regional High: 1,622. Andover High: 1,609. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Acton-Boxborough Regional High and Andover High rank in Massachusetts?
Acton-Boxborough Regional High is 19th of 300 and Andover High is 30th of 300 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).