- Newton South High reported a higher sat/act participation than Watertown High (614 vs. 89).
- Newton South High reported a higher ap enrollment than Watertown High (557 vs. 143).
- Newton South High reported a higher graduating cohort than Watertown High (488 vs. 190).
- Source Data Limit: 10 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Watertown High reported a higher chronically absent students than Newton South High (251 vs. 228).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Newton South High reported a higher graduating cohort than Watertown High (488 vs. 190).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Newton South High reported a higher sat/act participation than Watertown High (614 vs. 89).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Newton South High reported a higher violent incidents than Watertown High (18 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Newton South High reported a higher students per counselor than Watertown High (367.4:1 vs. 102.5:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
29 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
Newton South High
$26,981.15
Watertown High
$27,762.5
Local revenue share
Newton South High
76.6%
Watertown High
75.4%
State revenue share
Newton South High
20.2%
Watertown High
19.6%
Federal revenue share
Newton South High
3.2%
Watertown High
5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Newton South High
13.9%
Watertown High
20.8%
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.