- Arlington High School reported a higher ap enrollment than Medford High (475 vs. 165).
- Medford High reported a higher chronically absent students than Arlington High School (421 vs. 147).
- Arlington High School reported a higher students per counselor than Medford High (231.7:1 vs. 120.7:1).
- Source Data Limit: 12 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Medford High reported a higher chronically absent students than Arlington High School (421 vs. 147).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Arlington High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Medford High (333 vs. 294).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Arlington High School reported a higher ap enrollment than Medford High (475 vs. 165).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Medford High reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Arlington High School (12 vs. 5).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Arlington High School reported a higher students per counselor than Medford High (231.7:1 vs. 120.7:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
25 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Arlington High School
$20,753.1
Medford High
$24,337.54
Local revenue share
Arlington High School
62.8%
Medford High
67.2%
State revenue share
Arlington High School
33.9%
Medford High
27.1%
Federal revenue share
Arlington High School
3.3%
Medford High
5.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Arlington High School
11%
Medford High
23.8%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Middlesex County
$126,779
Middlesex County
$126,779
Poverty rate
Middlesex County
7.5%
Middlesex County
7.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Middlesex County
59%
Middlesex County
59%
Unemployment rate
Middlesex County
3.6%
Middlesex County
3.6%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.