City on a Hill Charter Public School vs Higginson-Lewis K-8 School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 341 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
City on a Hill Charter Public School
Roxbury · Charter high · Grades 11–12
78 students
Higginson-Lewis K-8 School
Roxbury · Public middle · Grades 3–8
213 students
| Measure | City on a Hill Charter Public School Roxbury, Massachusetts | Higginson-Lewis K-8 School Roxbury, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #280 of 300 | #297 of 300 |
| National rank | #14277 of 16,910 | #14269 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 11–12 | Grades 3–8 |
| Students | 78 | 213 |
| Enrollment | 78 | 213 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 7.8 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 4% |
| city | Roxbury | Roxbury |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •City on a Hill Charter Public School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.5 vs 17.0).
- •City on a Hill Charter Public School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 4%).
- •City on a Hill Charter Public School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 10%).
- •City on a Hill Charter Public School does better on students per teacher (7.8 vs 9.3).
- •Higginson-Lewis K-8 School is the larger school with 213 students compared with 78.
- •City on a Hill Charter Public School is a charter school while Higginson-Lewis K-8 School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 City on a Hill Charter Public School better than Higginson-Lewis K-8 School?
On the Success Index (US), City on a Hill Charter Public School ranks higher (25.5 vs 17.0 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 City on a Hill Charter Public School and Higginson-Lewis K-8 School?
About 341 m in a straight line, between Roxbury and Roxbury in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
City on a Hill Charter Public School: 78. Higginson-Lewis K-8 School: 213. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do City on a Hill Charter Public School and Higginson-Lewis K-8 School rank in Massachusetts?
City on a Hill Charter Public School is 280th of 300 and Higginson-Lewis K-8 School is 297th of 300 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).