Brookline High vs John D Runkle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.1 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
John D Runkle
Brookline · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
476 students
| Measure | Brookline High Brookline, Massachusetts | John D Runkle Brookline, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #23 of 300 | #100 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #393 of 16,910 | #2016 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 2,181 | 476 |
| Enrollment | 2,181 | 476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 75% |
| city | Brookline | Brookline |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brookline High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.6 vs 86.0).
- •Brookline High does better on math proficiency (83% vs 75%).
- •Brookline High does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 76%).
- •Brookline High does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.9).
- •Brookline High is the larger school with 2,181 students compared with 476.
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 John D Runkle?
On the Success Index (US), Brookline High ranks higher (87.6 vs 86.0 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 John D Runkle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Brookline and Brookline in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookline High: 2,181. John D Runkle: 476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookline High and John D Runkle rank in Massachusetts?
Brookline High is 23rd of 300 and John D Runkle is 100th of 1,009 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).