Charlestown High School vs East Boston High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charlestown High School
Charlestown · Public high · Grades 7–12
754 students
East Boston High School
East Boston · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,252 students
| Measure | Charlestown High School Charlestown, Massachusetts | East Boston High School East Boston, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #267 of 300 | #253 of 300 |
| National rank | #12696 of 16,910 | #11501 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 754 | 1,252 |
| Enrollment | 754 | 1,252 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 8.1 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 33% |
| city | Charlestown | East Boston |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Boston High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.8 vs 32.8).
- •East Boston High School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 27%).
- •East Boston High School does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 17%).
- •Charlestown High School does better on students per teacher (8.1 vs 11.6).
- •East Boston High School is the larger school with 1,252 students compared with 754.
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 Charlestown High School better than East Boston High School?
On the Success Index (US), East Boston High School ranks higher (37.8 vs 32.8 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 Charlestown High School and East Boston High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Charlestown and East Boston in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charlestown High School: 754. East Boston High School: 1,252. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charlestown High School and East Boston High School rank in Massachusetts?
Charlestown High School is 267th of 300 and East Boston High School is 253rd of 300 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).