Arlington High vs Gibbs School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arlington High
Arlington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,677 students
Gibbs School
Arlington · Public middle · Grades 6–6
529 students
| Measure | Arlington High Arlington, Massachusetts | Gibbs School Arlington, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 5% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #50 of 300 | #51 of 300 |
| National rank | #748 of 16,910 | #804 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–6 |
| Students | 1,677 | 529 |
| Enrollment | 1,677 | 529 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 71% |
| city | Arlington | Arlington |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (84.0 vs 84.6).
- •Arlington High does better on math proficiency (82% vs 71%).
- •Arlington High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 71%).
- •Gibbs School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.6).
- •Arlington High is the larger school with 1,677 students compared with 529.
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 Arlington High better than Gibbs School?
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 Arlington High and Gibbs School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Arlington in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arlington High: 1,677. Gibbs School: 529. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arlington High and Gibbs School rank in Massachusetts?
Arlington High is 50th of 300 and Gibbs School is 51st of 300 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).