Cambridge Rindge and Latin vs Somerville High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.9 km 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
Somerville High
Somerville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,394 students
| Measure | Cambridge Rindge and Latin Cambridge, Massachusetts | Somerville High Somerville, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #125 of 300 | #177 of 300 |
| National rank | #2353 of 16,910 | #4846 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,072 | 1,394 |
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 1,394 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 50% |
| city | Cambridge | Somerville |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cambridge Rindge and Latin scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.9 vs 63.8).
- •Cambridge Rindge and Latin does better on math proficiency (62% vs 50%).
- •Cambridge Rindge and Latin does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Cambridge Rindge and Latin does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 11.2).
- •Cambridge Rindge and Latin is the larger school with 2,072 students compared with 1,394.
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 Somerville High?
On the Success Index (US), Cambridge Rindge and Latin ranks higher (73.9 vs 63.8 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 Somerville High?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Somerville in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cambridge Rindge and Latin: 2,072. Somerville High: 1,394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cambridge Rindge and Latin and Somerville High rank in Massachusetts?
Cambridge Rindge and Latin is 125th of 300 and Somerville High is 177th of 300 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).