Horace Mann vs Melrose High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 873 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horace Mann
Melrose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
254 students
Melrose High
Melrose · Public high · Grades 9–12
967 students
| Measure | Horace Mann Melrose, Massachusetts | Melrose High Melrose, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #58 of 1,009 | #82 of 300 |
| National rank | #1180 of 50,301 | #1284 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 254 | 967 |
| Enrollment | 254 | 967 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 69% |
| city | Melrose | Melrose |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horace Mann scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.4 vs 79.9).
- •Horace Mann does better on math proficiency (87% vs 69%).
- •Horace Mann does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 77%).
- •Melrose High does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.9).
- •Melrose High is the larger school with 967 students compared with 254.
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 Horace Mann better than Melrose High?
On the Success Index (US), Horace Mann ranks higher (88.4 vs 79.9 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 Horace Mann and Melrose High?
About 873 m in a straight line, between Melrose and Melrose in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horace Mann: 254. Melrose High: 967. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horace Mann and Melrose High rank in Massachusetts?
Horace Mann is 58th of 1,009 and Melrose High is 82nd of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).