Haverhill High vs Newton South High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Massachusetts, United States, 53 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Haverhill High
Haverhill · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,922 students
Newton South High
Newton Centre · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,898 students
| Measure | Haverhill High Haverhill, Massachusetts | Newton South High Newton Centre, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #217 of 300 | #29 of 300 |
| National rank | #8022 of 16,910 | #480 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,922 | 1,898 |
| Enrollment | 1,922 | 1,898 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 85% |
| city | Haverhill | Newton Centre |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newton South High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.7 vs 51.4).
- •Newton South High does better on math proficiency (85% vs 43%).
- •Newton South High does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 47%).
- •Newton South High does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.6).
- •Haverhill High is the larger school with 1,922 students compared with 1,898.
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 Haverhill High better than Newton South High?
On the Success Index (US), Newton South High ranks higher (86.7 vs 51.4 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 Haverhill High and Newton South High?
About 53 km in a straight line, between Haverhill and Newton Centre in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Haverhill High: 1,922. Newton South High: 1,898. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Haverhill High and Newton South High rank in Massachusetts?
Haverhill High is 217th of 300 and Newton South High is 29th of 300 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).