Braintree High vs South Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Braintree High
Braintree · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,694 students
South Middle School
Braintree · Public middle · Grades 5–8
635 students
| Measure | Braintree High Braintree, Massachusetts | South Middle School Braintree, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #84 of 300 | #98 of 300 |
| National rank | #1308 of 16,910 | #2077 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 1,694 | 635 |
| Enrollment | 1,694 | 635 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 60% |
| city | Braintree | Braintree |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Braintree High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.7 vs 76.6).
- •Braintree High does better on math proficiency (81% vs 60%).
- •Braintree High does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 62%).
- •South Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 15.7).
- •Braintree High is the larger school with 1,694 students compared with 635.
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 Braintree High better than South Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Braintree High ranks higher (79.7 vs 76.6 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 Braintree High and South Middle School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Braintree and Braintree in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Braintree High: 1,694. South Middle School: 635. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Braintree High and South Middle School rank in Massachusetts?
Braintree High is 84th of 300 and South Middle School is 98th of 300 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).