Burlington High vs Marshall Simonds Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burlington High
Burlington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,019 students
Marshall Simonds Middle
Burlington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
848 students
| Measure | Burlington High Burlington, Massachusetts | Marshall Simonds Middle Burlington, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #119 of 300 | #102 of 300 |
| National rank | #2095 of 16,910 | #2233 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,019 | 848 |
| Enrollment | 1,019 | 848 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 60% |
| city | Burlington | Burlington |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (75.2 vs 75.7).
- •Burlington High does better on math proficiency (66% vs 60%).
- •Burlington High does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 60%).
- •Burlington High does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 11.6).
- •Burlington High is the larger school with 1,019 students compared with 848.
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 Burlington High better than Marshall Simonds Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Burlington High and Marshall Simonds Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Burlington and Burlington in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burlington High: 1,019. Marshall Simonds Middle: 848. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burlington High and Marshall Simonds Middle rank in Massachusetts?
Burlington High is 119th of 300 and Marshall Simonds Middle is 102nd of 300 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).