High Rock School vs Sunita L. Williams Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.8 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
Sunita L. Williams Elementary
Needham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
533 students
| Measure | High Rock School Needham, Massachusetts | Sunita L. Williams Elementary Needham, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #12 of 300 | #114 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #183 of 15,369 | #2289 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 441 | 533 |
| Enrollment | 441 | 533 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 76% |
| city | Needham | Needham |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •High Rock School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.6 vs 85.4).
- •High Rock School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 76%).
- •High Rock School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 76%).
- •High Rock School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.3).
- •Sunita L. Williams Elementary is the larger school with 533 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 Sunita L. Williams Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), High Rock School ranks higher (91.6 vs 85.4 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 High Rock School and Sunita L. Williams Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Needham and Needham in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
High Rock School: 441. Sunita L. Williams Elementary: 533. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do High Rock School and Sunita L. Williams Elementary rank in Massachusetts?
High Rock School is 12th of 300 and Sunita L. Williams Elementary is 114th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).