Chickering vs Needham High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chickering
Dover · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
492 students
Needham High
Needham · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,633 students
| Measure | Chickering Dover, Massachusetts | Needham High Needham, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 95 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #2 of 1,009 | #17 of 300 |
| National rank | #84 of 50,301 | #294 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 492 | 1,633 |
| Enrollment | 492 | 1,633 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 89% |
| city | Dover | Needham |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chickering scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.2 vs 89.2).
- •Needham High does better on math proficiency (89% vs 87%).
- •Chickering does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 11.9).
- •Needham High is the larger school with 1,633 students compared with 492.
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 Chickering better than Needham High?
On the Success Index (US), Chickering ranks higher (95.2 vs 89.2 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 Chickering and Needham High?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Dover and Needham in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chickering: 492. Needham High: 1,633. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chickering and Needham High rank in Massachusetts?
Chickering is 2nd of 1,009 and Needham High is 17th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).