Reading Memorial Makes List of Best High Schools in the State

By Charlene Arsenault

Niche Rankings recently released its report on the Best Public High Schools in Massachusetts, and Reading Memorial High School made the list of 100 at number 51.

Niche ranked 14,431 high schools nationwide based on dozens of key statistics, as well as opinions from 280,000 parents and students.

“A high ranking indicates that the school is an exceptional academic institution with a diverse set of high-achieving students who rate their experience very highly,” said Niche.

Reading Memorial High School received an A overall Niche grade. Some of the individual category scores included ”A” scores in the Administration, Extracurriculars, Sports and Fitness, and Teachers categories. The lowest score, a “B-minus,” was in Student Culture and Diversity.

The methodology used is explained here. A high ranking indicated that students were happy with many aspects, that the school is an exceptional academic institution, is made up of a diverse population and that students are actively involved.