Melrose High vs Stoneham High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Melrose High
Melrose · Public high · Grades 9–12
967 students
Stoneham High
Stoneham · Public high · Grades 9–12
599 students
| Measure | Melrose High Melrose, Massachusetts | Stoneham High Stoneham, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #82 of 300 | #68 of 300 |
| National rank | #1284 of 16,910 | #982 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 967 | 599 |
| Enrollment | 967 | 599 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 62% |
| city | Melrose | Stoneham |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stoneham High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.2 vs 79.9).
- •Melrose High does better on math proficiency (69% vs 62%).
- •Stoneham High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Stoneham High does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.9).
- •Melrose High is the larger school with 967 students compared with 599.
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 Melrose High better than Stoneham High?
On the Success Index (US), Stoneham High ranks higher (82.2 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 Melrose High and Stoneham High?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Melrose and Stoneham in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Melrose High: 967. Stoneham High: 599. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Melrose High and Stoneham High rank in Massachusetts?
Melrose High is 82nd of 300 and Stoneham High is 68th of 300 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).