Top 10 Best Barnstable County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 8,658 students in Barnstable County, MA.
The top ranked public high schools in Barnstable County, MA are Sturgis Charter Public School, Nauset Regional High School and Falmouth High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barnstable County, MA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Barnstable County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Barnstable County, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Massachusetts average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Nauset Regional High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high school average of 45% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Barnstable County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sturgis Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
427 Main Street
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 778-1782
Grades: 9-12
| 846 students
Rank: #22.
Nauset Regional High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
100 Cable Rd
North Eastham, MA 02651
(508) 255-1505
Grades: 9-12
| 833 students
Rank: #33.
Falmouth High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
874 Gifford Street
Falmouth, MA 02540
(508) 540-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 805 students
Rank: #44.
Sandwich High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
365 Quaker Meetinghouse Rd
East Sandwich, MA 02537
(508) 888-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 611 students
Rank: #55.
Mashpee High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 Old Barnstable Road
Mashpee, MA 02649
(508) 539-3600
Grades: 9-12
| 440 students
Rank: #66.
Bourne High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
75 Waterhouse Rd
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-0670
Grades: 9-12
| 393 students
Rank: #77.
Monomoy Regional High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
75 Oak Street
Harwich, MA 02645
(508) 430-7200
Grades: 8-12
| 670 students
Rank: #88.
Cape Cod Region Vocational Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
351 Pleasant Lake Avenue
Harwich, MA 02645
(508) 432-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 654 students
Rank: #99.
Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
220 Sandwich Rd
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-7711
Grades: 9-12
| 744 students
Rank: #1010.
Dennis-yarmouth Regional High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
210 Station Avenue
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 398-7636
Grades: 8-12
| 900 students
Rank: #1111.
Barnstable High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
744 West Main Street
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6445
Grades: 8-12
| 1,762 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Barnstable County, MA

Barnstable County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
165 Bearses Way
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6485
Grades: K-3
| 290 students
744 West Main St
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 775-2770
Grades: PK
| 102 students
730 Osterville-w. Barnstable R
Marstons Mills, MA 02648
(508) 420-2272
Grades: 5-6
| 919 students
730 Ostervillew. Barnstable R
Marstons Mills, MA 02648
(508) 420-2272
Grades: 4-5
| 806 students
895 Falmouth Rd
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6460
Grades: 6-8
| 927 students
425 Crowell Road
Chatham, MA 02633
(508) 945-5148
Grades: 5-8
| 160 students
140 Old Oyster Road
Cotuit, MA 02635
(508) 428-0268
Grades: 3-4
| 111 students
30 Williston Rd
Sagamore Beach, MA 02562
(508) 888-0150
Grades: 1-4
| 174 students
151 Route 130
Forestdale, MA 02644
(508) 477-6600
Grades: K-6
| 524 students
204 Sisson Road
Harwich, MA 02645
(508) 430-7212
Grades: 5-8
| 415 students
33 Water St Rte 130
Sandwich, MA 02563
(508) 888-1343
Grades: PK-6
| 556 students
165 Bearses Way
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6485
Grades: K-4
| 276 students
134 Old Main Street
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 398-7680
Grades: 3-5
| 236 students
1175 Route 28
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 398-7685
Grades: PK-3
| 256 students
2095 Main Street
Marstons Mills, MA 02648
(508) 428-2090
Grades: K-2
| 168 students
901 Route 134/drwr R
South Dennis, MA 02660
(508) 398-7695
Grades: 4-8
| 428 students
99 West Bay Road
Osterville, MA 02655
(508) 428-8538
Grades: 3-4
| 119 students
350 Bumps River Rd
Osterville, MA 02655
(508) 428-6638
Grades: K-2
| 149 students
5500 Curtis Boulevard
Buzzards Bay, MA 02542
(508) 563-2206
Grades: PK-4
| 335 students
70 Trowbridge Rd
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-0680
Grades: K-4
| 338 students
12 Winslow St
Provincetown, MA 02657
(508) 487-5040
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
2 Mayflower Ln
Provincetown, MA 02657
(508) 487-5020
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Barnstable County, MA?
The top ranked public high schools in Barnstable County, MA include Sturgis Charter Public School, Nauset Regional High School and Falmouth High School.
How many public high schools are located in Barnstable County, MA?
11 public high schools are located in Barnstable County, MA.
What is the racial composition of students in Barnstable County, MA?
Barnstable County, MA public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 45% (majority Hispanic).

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