For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 417 students in Athol, MA.
The top-ranked public high school in Athol, MA is Athol High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Athol, MA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Athol have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Athol, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Athol High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% 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 Athol, MA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Athol High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2363 Main Street
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 249-2435
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 249-2435
Gr: 9-12 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Athol, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ellen Bigelow (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
129 Allen St
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 248-9562
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 248-9562
Gr: 5-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
494 School Street
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 249-2403
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 249-2403
Gr: PK-12 | 69 students Minority enrollment: 6%
1060 Pleasant Street
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 249-2405
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 249-2405
Gr: PK-4 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
314 Sanders St
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 249-2410
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 249-2410
Gr: K-2 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
245 Silver Lake
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 249-2425
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 249-2425
Gr: PK-5 | 201 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Athol, MA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Athol, MA include Athol High School.
How many public high schools are located in Athol?
1 public high schools are located in Athol.
What is the racial composition of students in Athol?
Athol public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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