Boston Latin School vs Lexington High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Massachusetts, United States, 16 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boston Latin School
Boston · Public high · Grades 7–12
2,424 students
Lexington High
Lexington · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,405 students
| Measure | Boston Latin School Boston, Massachusetts | Lexington High Lexington, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #76 of 300 | #3 of 300 |
| National rank | #1131 of 16,910 | #106 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,424 | 2,405 |
| Enrollment | 2,424 | 2,405 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 94% | 96% |
| city | Boston | Lexington |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lexington High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.8 vs 80.9).
- •Lexington High does better on math proficiency (96% vs 94%).
- •Lexington High does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 89%).
- •Lexington High does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 18.8).
- •Boston Latin School is the larger school with 2,424 students compared with 2,405.
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 Boston Latin School better than Lexington High?
On the Success Index (US), Lexington High ranks higher (92.8 vs 80.9 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 Boston Latin School and Lexington High?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Boston and Lexington in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boston Latin School: 2,424. Lexington High: 2,405. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boston Latin School and Lexington High rank in Massachusetts?
Boston Latin School is 76th of 300 and Lexington High is 3rd of 300 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).