Duxbury High School is a public high school located in the town of Duxbury, Massachusetts, United States, and operating in the Duxbury Public School District.
Serving 808 students in grades 9-12, Duxbury High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 808 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 86% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Duxbury High's attendance zone encompasses the entire Duxbury, MA school district, covering approximately 37.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.9 miles to the nearest edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 5.3 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Duxbury High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Duxbury High School's student population of 808 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
808 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1866
School Calendar
School Rankings
Duxbury High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Duxbury High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#44 out of 1626 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥99%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.2%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green, Silver
School Mascot
Dragons
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Duxbury High School's ranking?
Duxbury High School is ranked #44 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Duxbury High School often compared to?
Duxbury High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Scituate High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Duxbury High School?
The graduation rate of Duxbury High School is 99%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 89.2%.
How many students attend Duxbury High School?
808 students attend Duxbury High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Duxbury High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Duxbury High School?
Duxbury High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Duxbury High School offer ?
Duxbury High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Duxbury High School part of?
Duxbury High School is part of Duxbury School District.
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