Highlands vs South Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highlands
Braintree · Public elementary · Grades K–4
350 students
South Middle School
Braintree · Public middle · Grades 5–8
635 students
| Measure | Highlands Braintree, Massachusetts | South Middle School Braintree, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #154 of 1,009 | #98 of 300 |
| National rank | #3390 of 50,301 | #2077 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 350 | 635 |
| Enrollment | 350 | 635 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 60% |
| city | Braintree | Braintree |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highlands scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.0 vs 76.6).
- •Highlands does better on math proficiency (67% vs 60%).
- •Highlands does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 62%).
- •South Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.5).
- •South Middle School is the larger school with 635 students compared with 350.
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 Highlands better than South Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Highlands ranks higher (83.0 vs 76.6 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 Highlands and South Middle School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Braintree and Braintree in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands: 350. South Middle School: 635. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands and South Middle School rank in Massachusetts?
Highlands is 154th of 1,009 and South Middle School is 98th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).