Galvin Middle School vs Wakefield Memorial High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Galvin Middle School
Wakefield · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,056 students
Wakefield Memorial High
Wakefield · Public high · Grades 9–12
854 students
| Measure | Galvin Middle School Wakefield, Massachusetts | Wakefield Memorial High Wakefield, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #135 of 300 | #81 of 300 |
| National rank | #4456 of 15,369 | #1274 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,056 | 854 |
| Enrollment | 1,056 | 854 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 69% |
| city | Wakefield | Wakefield |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wakefield Memorial High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.0 vs 64.6).
- •Wakefield Memorial High does better on math proficiency (69% vs 49%).
- •Wakefield Memorial High does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 52%).
- •Wakefield Memorial High does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 11.0).
- •Galvin Middle School is the larger school with 1,056 students compared with 854.
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 Galvin Middle School better than Wakefield Memorial High?
On the Success Index (US), Wakefield Memorial High ranks higher (80.0 vs 64.6 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 Galvin Middle School and Wakefield Memorial High?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Wakefield and Wakefield in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Galvin Middle School: 1,056. Wakefield Memorial High: 854. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Galvin Middle School and Wakefield Memorial High rank in Massachusetts?
Galvin Middle School is 135th of 300 and Wakefield Memorial High is 81st of 300 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).