Bristol County Agricultural High School

135 Center Street
Dighton, MA 02715
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 592 students in grades 9-12, Bristol County Agricultural High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 592 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in MA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bristol County Agricultural High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Bristol County Agricultural High School's student population of 592 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
592 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers

School Rankings

Bristol County Agricultural High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bristol County Agricultural High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#234 out of 1631 schools
(Top 20%)
60-64%
41%
65-69%
44%
55-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
12%
25%
Black
3%
10%
White
83%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.30
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bristol County Agricultural High School's ranking?
Bristol County Agricultural High School is ranked #234 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Bristol County Agricultural High School often compared to?
Bristol County Agricultural High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bristol-plymouth Vocational Technical by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bristol County Agricultural High School?
The graduation rate of Bristol County Agricultural High School is 95%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Bristol County Agricultural High School?
592 students attend Bristol County Agricultural High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Bristol County Agricultural High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bristol County Agricultural High School?
Bristol County Agricultural High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bristol County Agricultural High School offer ?
Bristol County Agricultural High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bristol County Agricultural High School part of?
Bristol County Agricultural High School is part of Bristol County Agricultural School District.

School Reviews

5   1/21/2017
I love this school so much we are always working with our hand in shop and I love the major that I have . I would highly recommend it for anybody interested.
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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 592 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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