Belmont High School vs. Lexington High School
Should you attend Belmont High School or Lexington 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
Top Rankings
Belmont High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Lexington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,454 students in grades 9-12, Belmont High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 2,405 students in grades 9-12, Lexington High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 94% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,454 students
2,405 students
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
211 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#5 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
#1 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
94%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
88%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
85%
Graduation Rate
97%
≥99%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
329
596
Grade 10 Students
403
613
Grade 11 Students
370
604
Grade 12 Students
352
592
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
23%
47%
% Hispanic
6%
5%
% Black
4%
4%
% White
59%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%