Broadmeadow vs Needham High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Broadmeadow
Needham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
502 students
Needham High
Needham · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,633 students
| Measure | Broadmeadow Needham, Massachusetts | Needham High Needham, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #133 of 1,009 | #17 of 300 |
| National rank | #2703 of 50,301 | #294 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 502 | 1,633 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 1,633 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 89% |
| city | Needham | Needham |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Needham High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.2 vs 84.4).
- •Needham High does better on math proficiency (89% vs 74%).
- •Needham High does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 82%).
- •Needham High does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.3).
- •Needham High is the larger school with 1,633 students compared with 502.
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 Broadmeadow better than Needham High?
On the Success Index (US), Needham High ranks higher (89.2 vs 84.4 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 Broadmeadow and Needham High?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Needham and Needham in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Broadmeadow: 502. Needham High: 1,633. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Broadmeadow and Needham High rank in Massachusetts?
Broadmeadow is 133rd of 1,009 and Needham High is 17th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).