Greenwood vs Melrose High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greenwood
Wakefield · Public elementary · Grades K–4
227 students
Melrose High
Melrose · Public high · Grades 9–12
967 students
| Measure | Greenwood Wakefield, Massachusetts | Melrose High Melrose, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #129 of 1,009 | #82 of 300 |
| National rank | #2565 of 50,301 | #1284 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 227 | 967 |
| Enrollment | 227 | 967 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 69% |
| city | Wakefield | Melrose |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Greenwood scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.7 vs 79.9).
- •Greenwood does better on math proficiency (72% vs 69%).
- •Greenwood does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 12.9).
- •Melrose High is the larger school with 967 students compared with 227.
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 Greenwood better than Melrose High?
On the Success Index (US), Greenwood ranks higher (84.7 vs 79.9 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 Greenwood and Melrose High?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Wakefield and Melrose in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Greenwood: 227. Melrose High: 967. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Greenwood and Melrose High rank in Massachusetts?
Greenwood is 129th of 1,009 and Melrose High is 82nd of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).