Brookline High vs Florida Ruffin Ridley School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookline High
Brookline · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,181 students
Florida Ruffin Ridley School
Brookline · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
857 students
| Measure | Brookline High Brookline, Massachusetts | Florida Ruffin Ridley School Brookline, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #23 of 300 | #293 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #393 of 16,910 | #8386 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 2,181 | 857 |
| Enrollment | 2,181 | 857 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 64% |
| city | Brookline | Brookline |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brookline High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.6 vs 74.3).
- •Brookline High does better on math proficiency (83% vs 64%).
- •Brookline High does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 67%).
- •Brookline High does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.0).
- •Brookline High is the larger school with 2,181 students compared with 857.
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 Brookline High better than Florida Ruffin Ridley School?
On the Success Index (US), Brookline High ranks higher (87.6 vs 74.3 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 Brookline High and Florida Ruffin Ridley School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Brookline and Brookline in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookline High: 2,181. Florida Ruffin Ridley School: 857. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookline High and Florida Ruffin Ridley School rank in Massachusetts?
Brookline High is 23rd of 300 and Florida Ruffin Ridley School is 293rd of 1,009 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).