Melrose High vs Winthrop
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.4 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
Winthrop
Melrose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
392 students
| Measure | Melrose High Melrose, Massachusetts | Winthrop Melrose, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #82 of 300 | #241 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #1284 of 16,910 | #6397 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 967 | 392 |
| Enrollment | 967 | 392 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 72% |
| city | Melrose | Melrose |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Melrose High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.9 vs 77.6).
- •Winthrop does better on math proficiency (72% vs 69%).
- •Melrose High does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 16.3).
- •Melrose High is the larger school with 967 students compared with 392.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Melrose High better than Winthrop?
On the Success Index (US), Melrose High ranks higher (79.9 vs 77.6 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 Melrose High and Winthrop?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Melrose and Melrose in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Melrose High: 967. Winthrop: 392. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Melrose High and Winthrop rank in Massachusetts?
Melrose High is 82nd of 300 and Winthrop is 241st of 1,009 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).