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Melrose High School vs. Wakefield Memorial High School

Should you attend Melrose High School or Wakefield Memorial High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Melrose High School
360 Lynn Fells Parkway
Melrose, MA 02176
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Wakefield Memorial High School
60 Farm Street
Wakefield, MA 01880
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Melrose High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

Wakefield Memorial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 959 students in grades 9-12, Melrose High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 840 students in grades 9-12, Wakefield Memorial High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
959 students
840 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Melrose High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wakefield Memorial High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Melrose High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wakefield Memorial High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
83 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Melrose High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wakefield Memorial High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Melrose High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Melrose School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wakefield Memorial High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wakefield School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#180 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
#197 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Melrose High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wakefield Memorial High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
61%
(Top 20% in MA)
65-69%
(Top 20% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Melrose High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Melrose School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wakefield Memorial High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wakefield School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
78%
(Top 5% in MA)
65-69%
(Top 20% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Melrose High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Melrose School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wakefield Memorial High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wakefield School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65%
(Top 20% in MA)
65-69%
(Top 20% in MA)
97%
(Top 20% in MA)
98%
(Top 5% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Melrose High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Melrose School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Wakefield Memorial High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Wakefield School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Melrose High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Wakefield Memorial High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
246
217
Grade 10 Students
237
215
Grade 11 Students
238
214
Grade 12 Students
233
194
Ungraded Students
5
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Melrose High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Melrose School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wakefield Memorial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wakefield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Melrose High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Melrose School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wakefield Memorial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wakefield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
9%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Melrose High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Melrose School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wakefield Memorial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wakefield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
73%
79%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Melrose High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Melrose School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wakefield Memorial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wakefield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Melrose High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Melrose School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wakefield Memorial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wakefield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.45
0.37
This chart showcases the diversity score of Melrose High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Melrose School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wakefield Memorial High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wakefield School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Melrose High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Melrose School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wakefield Memorial High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wakefield School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Melrose High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Melrose School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wakefield Memorial High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wakefield School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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