Algonquin Regional High vs Robert E. Melican Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Algonquin Regional High
Northborough · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,197 students
Robert E. Melican Middle School
Northborough · Public middle · Grades 6–8
545 students
| Measure | Algonquin Regional High Northborough, Massachusetts | Robert E. Melican Middle School Northborough, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #20 of 300 | #76 of 300 |
| National rank | #371 of 16,910 | #1363 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,197 | 545 |
| Enrollment | 1,197 | 545 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 62% |
| city | Northborough | Northborough |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Algonquin Regional High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.9 vs 80.8).
- •Algonquin Regional High does better on math proficiency (83% vs 62%).
- •Algonquin Regional High does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 65%).
- •Algonquin Regional High is the larger school with 1,197 students compared with 545.
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 Algonquin Regional High better than Robert E. Melican Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Algonquin Regional High ranks higher (87.9 vs 80.8 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 Algonquin Regional High and Robert E. Melican Middle School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Northborough and Northborough in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Algonquin Regional High: 1,197. Robert E. Melican Middle School: 545. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Algonquin Regional High and Robert E. Melican Middle School rank in Massachusetts?
Algonquin Regional High is 20th of 300 and Robert E. Melican Middle School is 76th of 300 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).