Needham High vs Newman Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Needham High
Needham · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,633 students
Newman Elementary
Needham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
696 students
| Measure | Needham High Needham, Massachusetts | Newman Elementary Needham, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #17 of 300 | #343 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #294 of 16,910 | #10403 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,633 | 696 |
| Enrollment | 1,633 | 696 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 55% |
| city | Needham | Needham |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Needham High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.2 vs 71.3).
- •Needham High does better on math proficiency (89% vs 55%).
- •Needham High does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 65%).
- •Needham High does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.4).
- •Needham High is the larger school with 1,633 students compared with 696.
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 Needham High better than Newman Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Needham High ranks higher (89.2 vs 71.3 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 Needham High and Newman Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Needham and Needham in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Needham High: 1,633. Newman Elementary: 696. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Needham High and Newman Elementary rank in Massachusetts?
Needham High is 17th of 300 and Newman Elementary is 343rd of 1,009 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).