Edith C Baker vs Newton South High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edith C Baker
Chestnut Hill · Public elementary · Grades K–8
665 students
Newton South High
Newton Centre · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,898 students
| Measure | Edith C Baker Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts | Newton South High Newton Centre, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #141 of 1,009 | #29 of 300 |
| National rank | #3031 of 50,301 | #480 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 665 | 1,898 |
| Enrollment | 665 | 1,898 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 85% |
| city | Chestnut Hill | Newton Centre |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newton South High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.7 vs 83.7).
- •Newton South High does better on math proficiency (85% vs 77%).
- •Edith C Baker does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 79%).
- •Newton South High does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 15.1).
- •Newton South High is the larger school with 1,898 students compared with 665.
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 Edith C Baker better than Newton South High?
On the Success Index (US), Newton South High ranks higher (86.7 vs 83.7 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 Edith C Baker and Newton South High?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Chestnut Hill and Newton Centre in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edith C Baker: 665. Newton South High: 1,898. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edith C Baker and Newton South High rank in Massachusetts?
Edith C Baker is 141st of 1,009 and Newton South High is 29th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).