Arlington High vs Ottoson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.2 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
Ottoson Middle
Arlington · Public middle · Grades 7–8
963 students
| Measure | Arlington High Arlington, Massachusetts | Ottoson Middle Arlington, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #50 of 300 | #23 of 300 |
| National rank | #748 of 16,910 | #313 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,677 | 963 |
| Enrollment | 1,677 | 963 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 75% |
| city | Arlington | Arlington |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ottoson Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.6 vs 84.0).
- •Arlington High does better on math proficiency (82% vs 75%).
- •Arlington High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 75%).
- •Ottoson Middle does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.6).
- •Arlington High is the larger school with 1,677 students compared with 963.
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 Ottoson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Ottoson Middle ranks higher (89.6 vs 84.0 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 Arlington High and Ottoson Middle?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Arlington in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arlington High: 1,677. Ottoson Middle: 963. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arlington High and Ottoson Middle rank in Massachusetts?
Arlington High is 50th of 300 and Ottoson Middle is 23rd of 300 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).