Melrose High vs Wakefield Memorial High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Massachusetts, United States, 3.8 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
Wakefield Memorial High
Wakefield · Public high · Grades 9–12
854 students
| Measure | Melrose High Melrose, Massachusetts | Wakefield Memorial High Wakefield, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #82 of 300 | #81 of 300 |
| National rank | #1284 of 16,910 | #1274 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 967 | 854 |
| Enrollment | 967 | 854 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 69% |
| city | Melrose | Wakefield |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (79.9 vs 80.0).
- •Melrose High does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 71%).
- •Wakefield Memorial High does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.9).
- •Melrose High is the larger school with 967 students compared with 854.
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 Wakefield Memorial High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Melrose High and Wakefield Memorial High?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Melrose and Wakefield in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Melrose High: 967. Wakefield Memorial High: 854. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Melrose High and Wakefield Memorial High rank in Massachusetts?
Melrose High is 82nd of 300 and Wakefield Memorial High is 81st of 300 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).