High Rock School vs William Mitchell
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.4 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
William Mitchell
Needham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
424 students
| Measure | High Rock School Needham, Massachusetts | William Mitchell Needham, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #12 of 300 | #147 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #183 of 15,369 | #3206 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 441 | 424 |
| Enrollment | 441 | 424 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 68% |
| city | Needham | Needham |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •High Rock School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.6 vs 83.4).
- •High Rock School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 68%).
- •High Rock School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 76%).
- •High Rock School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.8).
- •High Rock School is the larger school with 441 students compared with 424.
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 William Mitchell?
On the Success Index (US), High Rock School ranks higher (91.6 vs 83.4 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 William Mitchell?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Needham and Needham in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
High Rock School: 441. William Mitchell: 424. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do High Rock School and William Mitchell rank in Massachusetts?
High Rock School is 12th of 300 and William Mitchell is 147th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).