Boston Latin School vs Roxbury Preparatory Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.2 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
Roxbury Preparatory Charter School
Roxbury · Charter high · Grades 5–12
1,126 students
| Measure | Boston Latin School Boston, Massachusetts | Roxbury Preparatory Charter School Roxbury, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #76 of 300 | #247 of 300 |
| National rank | #1131 of 16,910 | #10798 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 5–12 |
| Students | 2,424 | 1,126 |
| Enrollment | 2,424 | 1,126 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 26.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 94% | 50% |
| city | Boston | Roxbury |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Boston Latin School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.9 vs 40.7).
- •Boston Latin School does better on math proficiency (94% vs 50%).
- •Boston Latin School does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 45%).
- •Boston Latin School does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 26.2).
- •Boston Latin School is the larger school with 2,424 students compared with 1,126.
- •Boston Latin School is a public school while Roxbury Preparatory Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Roxbury Preparatory Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Boston Latin School ranks higher (80.9 vs 40.7 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 Roxbury Preparatory Charter School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Boston and Roxbury in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boston Latin School: 2,424. Roxbury Preparatory Charter School: 1,126. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boston Latin School and Roxbury Preparatory Charter School rank in Massachusetts?
Boston Latin School is 76th of 300 and Roxbury Preparatory Charter School is 247th of 300 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).