Malden High vs Shrewsbury High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Massachusetts, United States, 58 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Malden High
Malden · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,890 students
Shrewsbury High School
Shrewsbury · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,891 students
| Measure | Malden High Malden, Massachusetts | Shrewsbury High School Shrewsbury, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #210 of 300 | #73 of 300 |
| National rank | #7696 of 16,910 | #1066 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,890 | 1,891 |
| Enrollment | 1,890 | 1,891 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 81% |
| city | Malden | Shrewsbury |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shrewsbury High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.4 vs 52.6).
- •Shrewsbury High School does better on math proficiency (81% vs 55%).
- •Shrewsbury High School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 48%).
- •Shrewsbury High School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.2).
- •Shrewsbury High School is the larger school with 1,891 students compared with 1,890.
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 Malden High better than Shrewsbury High School?
On the Success Index (US), Shrewsbury High School ranks higher (81.4 vs 52.6 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 Malden High and Shrewsbury High School?
About 58 km in a straight line, between Malden and Shrewsbury in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Malden High: 1,890. Shrewsbury High School: 1,891. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Malden High and Shrewsbury High School rank in Massachusetts?
Malden High is 210th of 300 and Shrewsbury High School is 73rd of 300 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).