Hosmer vs Lyon High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hosmer
Watertown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
758 students
Lyon High School
Brighton · Public high · Grades 9–12
95 students
| Measure | Hosmer Watertown, Massachusetts | Lyon High School Brighton, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #455 of 1,009 | #290 of 300 |
| National rank | #15105 of 50,301 | #14946 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 758 | 95 |
| Enrollment | 758 | 95 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 6.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 10% |
| city | Watertown | Brighton |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hosmer scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.5 vs 22.0).
- •Hosmer does better on math proficiency (50% vs 10%).
- •Hosmer does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 30%).
- •Lyon High School does better on students per teacher (6.8 vs 10.8).
- •Hosmer is the larger school with 758 students compared with 95.
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 Hosmer better than Lyon High School?
On the Success Index (US), Hosmer ranks higher (64.5 vs 22.0 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 Hosmer and Lyon High School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Watertown and Brighton in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hosmer: 758. Lyon High School: 95. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hosmer and Lyon High School rank in Massachusetts?
Hosmer is 455th of 1,009 and Lyon High School is 290th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).