- Belmont High reported a higher ap enrollment than Newton South High (762 vs. 557).
- Newton South High reported a higher students per counselor than Belmont High (367.4:1 vs. 189.9:1).
- Newton South High reported a higher graduating cohort than Belmont High (488 vs. 317).
- Source Data Limit: 10 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Belmont High reported a higher chronically absent students than Newton South High (259 vs. 228).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Newton South High reported a higher graduating cohort than Belmont High (488 vs. 317).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Belmont High reported a higher ap enrollment than Newton South High (762 vs. 557).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Newton South High reported a higher in-school suspensions than Belmont High (10 vs. 2).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Newton South High reported a higher students per counselor than Belmont High (367.4:1 vs. 189.9:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
26 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
Belmont High
$18,543.38
Newton South High
$26,981.15
Local revenue share
Belmont High
68.2%
Newton South High
76.6%
State revenue share
Belmont High
26.8%
Newton South High
20.2%
Federal revenue share
Belmont High
5%
Newton South High
3.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Belmont High
12.4%
Newton South High
13.9%
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.