Cambridge Rindge and Latin vs Putnam Avenue Upper School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 809 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cambridge Rindge and Latin
Cambridge · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,072 students
Putnam Avenue Upper School
Cambridge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
283 students
| Measure | Cambridge Rindge and Latin Cambridge, Massachusetts | Putnam Avenue Upper School Cambridge, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #125 of 300 | #203 of 300 |
| National rank | #2353 of 16,910 | #7319 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,072 | 283 |
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 283 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 33% |
| city | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cambridge Rindge and Latin scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.9 vs 51.5).
- •Cambridge Rindge and Latin does better on math proficiency (62% vs 33%).
- •Cambridge Rindge and Latin does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 48%).
- •Putnam Avenue Upper School does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 9.3).
- •Cambridge Rindge and Latin is the larger school with 2,072 students compared with 283.
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 Cambridge Rindge and Latin better than Putnam Avenue Upper School?
On the Success Index (US), Cambridge Rindge and Latin ranks higher (73.9 vs 51.5 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 Cambridge Rindge and Latin and Putnam Avenue Upper School?
About 809 m in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cambridge Rindge and Latin: 2,072. Putnam Avenue Upper School: 283. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cambridge Rindge and Latin and Putnam Avenue Upper School rank in Massachusetts?
Cambridge Rindge and Latin is 125th of 300 and Putnam Avenue Upper School is 203rd of 300 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).