Acton-Boxborough Regional High vs Merriam School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 512 m 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
Merriam School
Acton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
395 students
| Measure | Acton-Boxborough Regional High Acton, Massachusetts | Merriam School Acton, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #19 of 300 | #207 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #314 of 16,910 | #5319 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,622 | 395 |
| Enrollment | 1,622 | 395 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 93% | 69% |
| city | Acton | Acton |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Acton-Boxborough Regional High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.8 vs 79.4).
- •Acton-Boxborough Regional High does better on math proficiency (93% vs 69%).
- •Acton-Boxborough Regional High does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 68%).
- •Merriam School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.5).
- •Acton-Boxborough Regional High is the larger school with 1,622 students compared with 395.
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 Merriam School?
On the Success Index (US), Acton-Boxborough Regional High ranks higher (88.8 vs 79.4 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 Acton-Boxborough Regional High and Merriam School?
About 512 m in a straight line, between Acton and Acton in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Acton-Boxborough Regional High: 1,622. Merriam School: 395. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Acton-Boxborough Regional High and Merriam School rank in Massachusetts?
Acton-Boxborough Regional High is 19th of 300 and Merriam School is 207th of 1,009 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).