For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 412 students in Ayer, MA.
The top ranked public high school in Ayer, MA is Ayer Shirley Regional High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ayer, MA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Ayer have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Ayer, 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 Ayer Shirley Regional 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 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Ayer, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ayer Shirley Regional High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
141 Washington Street
Ayer, MA 01432
(978) 772-8600
Ayer, MA 01432
(978) 772-8600
Grades: 9-12
| 412 students
Ayer, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
141 Washington St
Ayer, MA 01432
(978) 772-8600
Ayer, MA 01432
(978) 772-8600
Grades: 9-12
| 334 students
141 Washington St
Ayer, MA 01432
(978) 772-8600
Ayer, MA 01432
(978) 772-8600
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
115 Washington St
Ayer, MA 01432
(978) 772-8600
Ayer, MA 01432
(978) 772-8600
Grades: PK-5
| 581 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Ayer, MA?
The top ranked public high schools in Ayer, MA include Ayer Shirley Regional High School.
How many public high schools are located in Ayer?
1 public high schools are located in Ayer.
What is the racial composition of students in Ayer?
Ayer public high schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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