Bigelow Middle vs Lyon High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bigelow Middle
Newton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
434 students
Lyon High School
Brighton · Public high · Grades 9–12
95 students
| Measure | Bigelow Middle Newton, Massachusetts | Lyon High School Brighton, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #34 of 300 | #290 of 300 |
| National rank | #435 of 15,369 | #14946 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 434 | 95 |
| Enrollment | 434 | 95 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 6.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 10% |
| city | Newton | Brighton |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bigelow Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.2 vs 22.0).
- •Bigelow Middle does better on math proficiency (72% vs 10%).
- •Bigelow Middle does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 30%).
- •Lyon High School does better on students per teacher (6.8 vs 10.1).
- •Bigelow Middle is the larger school with 434 students compared with 95.
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 Bigelow Middle better than Lyon High School?
On the Success Index (US), Bigelow Middle ranks higher (88.2 vs 22.0 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 Bigelow Middle and Lyon High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Newton and Brighton in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bigelow Middle: 434. Lyon High School: 95. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bigelow Middle and Lyon High School rank in Massachusetts?
Bigelow Middle is 34th of 300 and Lyon High School is 290th of 300 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).