High Rock School vs Pollard Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.4 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
Pollard Middle
Needham · Public middle · Grades 7–8
867 students
| Measure | High Rock School Needham, Massachusetts | Pollard Middle Needham, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #12 of 300 | #3 of 300 |
| National rank | #183 of 15,369 | #62 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 441 | 867 |
| Enrollment | 441 | 867 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 85% |
| city | Needham | Needham |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pollard Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.7 vs 91.6).
- •Pollard Middle does better on math proficiency (85% vs 77%).
- •Pollard Middle does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.9).
- •Pollard Middle is the larger school with 867 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 Pollard Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Pollard Middle ranks higher (94.7 vs 91.6 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 High Rock School and Pollard Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Needham and Needham in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
High Rock School: 441. Pollard Middle: 867. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do High Rock School and Pollard Middle rank in Massachusetts?
High Rock School is 12th of 300 and Pollard Middle is 3rd of 300 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).