Hanscom School vs Lexington High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hanscom School
Hanscom Air Force Base · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
493 students
Lexington High
Lexington · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,405 students
| Measure | Hanscom School Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts | Lexington High Lexington, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #481 of 1,009 | #3 of 300 |
| National rank | #16312 of 50,301 | #106 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 493 | 2,405 |
| Enrollment | 493 | 2,405 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 8.2 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 96% |
| city | Hanscom Air Force Base | Lexington |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lexington High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.8 vs 62.7).
- •Lexington High does better on math proficiency (96% vs 47%).
- •Lexington High does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 53%).
- •Hanscom School does better on students per teacher (8.2 vs 11.5).
- •Lexington High is the larger school with 2,405 students compared with 493.
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 Hanscom School better than Lexington High?
On the Success Index (US), Lexington High ranks higher (92.8 vs 62.7 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 Hanscom School and Lexington High?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Hanscom Air Force Base and Lexington in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hanscom School: 493. Lexington High: 2,405. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hanscom School and Lexington High rank in Massachusetts?
Hanscom School is 481st of 1,009 and Lexington High is 3rd of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).