For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 531 students in Amesbury, MA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Amesbury, MA are Amesbury High School and Amesbury Innovation High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Amesbury, MA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Amesbury have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Amesbury, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is less than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Amesbury High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Amesbury, MA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Amesbury High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5 Highland Street
Amesbury, MA 01913
(978) 388-4800
Amesbury, MA 01913
(978) 388-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Amesbury Innovation High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
71 Friend Street
Amesbury, MA 01913
(978) 388-8037
Amesbury, MA 01913
(978) 388-8037
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Amesbury, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Amesbury Academy Charter Public School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
71 Friend Street
Amesbury, MA 01913
(978) 388-8037
Amesbury, MA 01913
(978) 388-8037
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Amesbury, MA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Amesbury, MA include Amesbury High School and Amesbury Innovation High School.
How many public high schools are located in Amesbury?
2 public high schools are located in Amesbury.
What is the racial composition of students in Amesbury?
Amesbury public high schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Amesbury are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Amesbury include: Amesbury Innovation High School vs. Amesbury High School, Amesbury High School vs. Amesbury Innovation High School
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