John A Bishop vs Medford High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John A Bishop
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
375 students
Medford High
Medford · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,195 students
| Measure | John A Bishop Arlington, Massachusetts | Medford High Medford, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #186 of 1,009 | #127 of 300 |
| National rank | #4490 of 50,301 | #2414 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 375 | 1,195 |
| Enrollment | 375 | 1,195 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 58% |
| city | Arlington | Medford |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John A Bishop scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.9 vs 73.7).
- •John A Bishop does better on math proficiency (66% vs 58%).
- •John A Bishop does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 63%).
- •Medford High does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 12.5).
- •Medford High is the larger school with 1,195 students compared with 375.
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 John A Bishop better than Medford High?
On the Success Index (US), John A Bishop ranks higher (80.9 vs 73.7 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 John A Bishop and Medford High?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Medford in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John A Bishop: 375. Medford High: 1,195. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John A Bishop and Medford High rank in Massachusetts?
John A Bishop is 186th of 1,009 and Medford High is 127th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).