Arlington High vs Peirce
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.8 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
Peirce
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
318 students
| Measure | Arlington High Arlington, Massachusetts | Peirce Arlington, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 5% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #50 of 300 | #387 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #748 of 16,910 | #12089 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,677 | 318 |
| Enrollment | 1,677 | 318 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 57% |
| city | Arlington | Arlington |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arlington High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.0 vs 68.9).
- •Arlington High does better on math proficiency (82% vs 57%).
- •Arlington High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 62%).
- •Peirce does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.6).
- •Arlington High is the larger school with 1,677 students compared with 318.
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 Peirce?
On the Success Index (US), Arlington High ranks higher (84.0 vs 68.9 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 Peirce?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Arlington in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arlington High: 1,677. Peirce: 318. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arlington High and Peirce rank in Massachusetts?
Arlington High is 50th of 300 and Peirce is 387th of 1,009 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).