Charles E Brown Middle vs Countryside
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.
Charles E Brown Middle
Newton Centre · Public middle · Grades 6–8
713 students
Countryside
Newton Highlands · Public elementary · Grades K–5
369 students
| Measure | Charles E Brown Middle Newton Centre, Massachusetts | Countryside Newton Highlands, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #6 of 300 | #90 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #68 of 15,369 | #1855 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 713 | 369 |
| Enrollment | 713 | 369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 69% |
| city | Newton Centre | Newton Highlands |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Charles E Brown Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.4 vs 86.4).
- •Charles E Brown Middle does better on math proficiency (80% vs 69%).
- •Charles E Brown Middle does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Countryside does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 10.5).
- •Charles E Brown Middle is the larger school with 713 students compared with 369.
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 Charles E Brown Middle better than Countryside?
On the Success Index (US), Charles E Brown Middle ranks higher (94.4 vs 86.4 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 Charles E Brown Middle and Countryside?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Newton Centre and Newton Highlands in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles E Brown Middle: 713. Countryside: 369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles E Brown Middle and Countryside rank in Massachusetts?
Charles E Brown Middle is 6th of 300 and Countryside is 90th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).