Needham High vs Pollard Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.2 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
Pollard Middle
Needham · Public middle · Grades 7–8
867 students
| Measure | Needham High Needham, Massachusetts | Pollard Middle Needham, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #17 of 300 | #3 of 300 |
| National rank | #294 of 16,910 | #62 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,633 | 867 |
| Enrollment | 1,633 | 867 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 85% |
| city | Needham | Needham |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pollard Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.7 vs 89.2).
- •Needham High does better on math proficiency (89% vs 85%).
- •Needham High does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 82%).
- •Pollard Middle does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.9).
- •Needham High is the larger school with 1,633 students compared with 867.
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 Pollard Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Pollard Middle ranks higher (94.7 vs 89.2 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 Pollard Middle?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Needham and Needham in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Needham High: 1,633. Pollard Middle: 867. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Needham High and Pollard Middle rank in Massachusetts?
Needham High is 17th of 300 and Pollard Middle is 3rd of 300 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).