Acton-Boxborough Regional High vs Needham High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Massachusetts, United States, 28 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
Needham High
Needham · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,633 students
| Measure | Acton-Boxborough Regional High Acton, Massachusetts | Needham High Needham, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #19 of 300 | #17 of 300 |
| National rank | #314 of 16,910 | #294 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,622 | 1,633 |
| Enrollment | 1,622 | 1,633 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 93% | 89% |
| city | Acton | Needham |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (88.8 vs 89.2).
- •Acton-Boxborough Regional High does better on math proficiency (93% vs 89%).
- •Acton-Boxborough Regional High does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 85%).
- •Needham High does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.5).
- •Needham High is the larger school with 1,633 students compared with 1,622.
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 Needham High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Acton-Boxborough Regional High and Needham High?
About 28 km in a straight line, between Acton and Needham in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Acton-Boxborough Regional High: 1,622. Needham High: 1,633. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Acton-Boxborough Regional High and Needham High rank in Massachusetts?
Acton-Boxborough Regional High is 19th of 300 and Needham High is 17th of 300 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).