Dearborn 6-12 STEM Academy vs Quincy Upper School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dearborn 6-12 STEM Academy
Roxbury · Public high · Grades 6–12
565 students
Quincy Upper School
Boston · Public high · Grades 6–12
557 students
| Measure | Dearborn 6-12 STEM Academy Roxbury, Massachusetts | Quincy Upper School Boston, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #286 of 300 | #241 of 300 |
| National rank | #14723 of 16,910 | #10479 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 565 | 557 |
| Enrollment | 565 | 557 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 36% |
| city | Roxbury | Boston |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Quincy Upper School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.0 vs 23.2).
- •Quincy Upper School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 13%).
- •Quincy Upper School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Dearborn 6-12 STEM Academy does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.1).
- •Dearborn 6-12 STEM Academy is the larger school with 565 students compared with 557.
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 Dearborn 6-12 STEM Academy better than Quincy Upper School?
On the Success Index (US), Quincy Upper School ranks higher (42.0 vs 23.2 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 Dearborn 6-12 STEM Academy and Quincy Upper School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Roxbury and Boston in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dearborn 6-12 STEM Academy: 565. Quincy Upper School: 557. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dearborn 6-12 STEM Academy and Quincy Upper School rank in Massachusetts?
Dearborn 6-12 STEM Academy is 286th of 300 and Quincy Upper School is 241st of 300 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).