- Malden High reported a higher chronically absent students than Medford High (839 vs. 421).
- Malden High reported a higher graduating cohort than Medford High (463 vs. 294).
- Malden High reported a higher dual enrollment than Medford High (136 vs. 1).
- Source Data Limit: 11 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Malden High reported a higher chronically absent students than Medford High (839 vs. 421).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Malden High reported a higher graduating cohort than Medford High (463 vs. 294).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Malden High reported a higher dual enrollment than Medford High (136 vs. 1).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Malden High reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Medford High (47 vs. 12).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Malden High reported a higher students per counselor than Medford High (130.1:1 vs. 120.7:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
28 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
Malden High
$19,738.93
Medford High
$24,337.54
Local revenue share
Malden High
30.8%
Medford High
67.2%
State revenue share
Malden High
56.7%
Medford High
27.1%
Federal revenue share
Malden High
12.5%
Medford High
5.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Malden High
31.9%
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.