Lafayette School vs Malden High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lafayette School
Everett · Public elementary · Grades K–8
998 students
Malden High
Malden · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,890 students
| Measure | Lafayette School Everett, Massachusetts | Malden High Malden, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #825 of 1,009 | #210 of 300 |
| National rank | #32754 of 50,301 | #7696 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 998 | 1,890 |
| Enrollment | 998 | 1,890 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 55% |
| city | Everett | Malden |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Malden High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.6 vs 38.8).
- •Malden High does better on math proficiency (55% vs 36%).
- •Malden High does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 34%).
- •Lafayette School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 16.2).
- •Malden High is the larger school with 1,890 students compared with 998.
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 Lafayette School better than Malden High?
On the Success Index (US), Malden High ranks higher (52.6 vs 38.8 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 Lafayette School and Malden High?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Everett and Malden in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lafayette School: 998. Malden High: 1,890. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lafayette School and Malden High rank in Massachusetts?
Lafayette School is 825th of 1,009 and Malden High is 210th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).