High Rock School vs Newman Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
High Rock School
Needham · Public middle · Grades 6–6
441 students
Newman Elementary
Needham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
696 students
| Measure | High Rock School Needham, Massachusetts | Newman Elementary Needham, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #12 of 300 | #343 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #183 of 15,369 | #10403 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 441 | 696 |
| Enrollment | 441 | 696 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 55% |
| city | Needham | Needham |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •High Rock School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.6 vs 71.3).
- •High Rock School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 55%).
- •High Rock School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 65%).
- •High Rock School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.4).
- •Newman Elementary is the larger school with 696 students compared with 441.
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 High Rock School better than Newman Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), High Rock School ranks higher (91.6 vs 71.3 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 High Rock School and Newman Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Needham and Needham in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
High Rock School: 441. Newman Elementary: 696. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do High Rock School and Newman Elementary rank in Massachusetts?
High Rock School is 12th of 300 and Newman Elementary is 343rd of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).