For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public middle schools serving 8,822 students in Barnstable County, MA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Barnstable County, MA are Sandwich Middle High School, Monomoy Regional High School and Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barnstable County, MA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Barnstable County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Barnstable County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sandwich Middle High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
365 Quaker Meetinghouse Rd
East Sandwich, MA 02537
(508) 888-4900
East Sandwich, MA 02537
(508) 888-4900
Grades: 7-12
| 912 students
Rank: #22.
Monomoy Regional High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
75 Oak Street
Harwich, MA 02645
(508) 430-7200
Harwich, MA 02645
(508) 430-7200
Grades: 8-12
| 719 students
Rank: #33.
Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
195 Route 137
Harwich, MA 02645
(774) 408-7994
Harwich, MA 02645
(774) 408-7994
Grades: 6-8
| 251 students
Rank: #44.
Mashpee Middle-high School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Old Barnstable Road
Mashpee, MA 02649
(508) 539-3600
Mashpee, MA 02649
(508) 539-3600
Grades: 7-12
| 620 students
Rank: #55.
Monomoy Regional Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
425 Crowell Road
Chatham, MA 02633
(508) 945-5140
Chatham, MA 02633
(508) 945-5140
Grades: 5-7
| 414 students
Rank: #66.
Lawrence
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
113 Lakeview Avenue
Falmouth, MA 02540
(508) 548-0606
Falmouth, MA 02540
(508) 548-0606
Grades: 7-8
| 459 students
Rank: #77.
Nauset Regional Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
70 Route 28
Orleans, MA 02653
(508) 255-0016
Orleans, MA 02653
(508) 255-0016
Grades: 6-8
| 485 students
Rank: #88.
Dennis-yarmouth Regional High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
210 Station Avenue
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 398-7636
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 398-7636
Grades: 8-12
| 922 students
Rank: #99.
Sandwich Stem Academy
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
365 Quaker Meetinghouse Road
East Sandwich, MA 02537
(508) 888-4900
East Sandwich, MA 02537
(508) 888-4900
Grades: 7-8
| 393 students
Rank: #1010.
Barnstable High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
744 West Main Street
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6445
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6445
Grades: 8-12
| 1,756 students
Rank: #1111.
Mashpee Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Old Barnstable Road
Mashpee, MA 02649
(508) 539-3601
Mashpee, MA 02649
(508) 539-3601
Grades: 7-8
| 230 students
Rank: #1212.
Dennis-yarmouth Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
286 Station Avenue
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 778-7979
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 778-7979
Grades: 6-7
| 445 students
Rank: #1313.
Bourne Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
77 Waterhouse Road
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-0690
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-0690
Grades: 6-8
| 440 students
Rank: #1414.
Provincetown Schools
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12 Winslow Street
Provincetown, MA 02657
(508) 487-5000
Provincetown, MA 02657
(508) 487-5000
Grades: PK-8
| 137 students
Rank: #1515.
Barnstable Intermediate School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
895 Falmouth Road
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6460
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6460
Grades: 6-7
| 639 students
Barnstable County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
165 Bearses Way
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6485
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6485
Grades: K-3
| 290 students
744 West Main St
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 775-2770
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 775-2770
Grades: PK
| 102 students
730 Osterville-w. Barnstable R
Marstons Mills, MA 02648
(508) 420-2272
Marstons Mills, MA 02648
(508) 420-2272
Grades: 5-6
| 919 students
Barnstable Horace Mann Charter School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
730 Ostervillew. Barnstable R
Marstons Mills, MA 02648
(508) 420-2272
Marstons Mills, MA 02648
(508) 420-2272
Grades: 4-5
| 806 students
895 Falmouth Rd
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6460
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6460
Grades: 6-8
| 927 students
425 Crowell Road
Chatham, MA 02633
(508) 945-5148
Chatham, MA 02633
(508) 945-5148
Grades: 5-8
| 160 students
140 Old Oyster Road
Cotuit, MA 02635
(508) 428-0268
Cotuit, MA 02635
(508) 428-0268
Grades: 3-4
| 111 students
30 Williston Rd
Sagamore Beach, MA 02562
(508) 888-0150
Sagamore Beach, MA 02562
(508) 888-0150
Grades: 1-4
| 174 students
151 Route 130
Forestdale, MA 02644
(508) 477-6600
Forestdale, MA 02644
(508) 477-6600
Grades: K-6
| 524 students
204 Sisson Road
Harwich, MA 02645
(508) 430-7212
Harwich, MA 02645
(508) 430-7212
Grades: 5-8
| 415 students
33 Water St Rte 130
Sandwich, MA 02563
(508) 888-1343
Sandwich, MA 02563
(508) 888-1343
Grades: PK-6
| 556 students
165 Bearses Way
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6485
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6485
Grades: K-4
| 276 students
134 Old Main Street
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 398-7680
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 398-7680
Grades: 3-5
| 236 students
1175 Route 28
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 398-7685
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 398-7685
Grades: PK-3
| 256 students
2095 Main Street
Marstons Mills, MA 02648
(508) 428-2090
Marstons Mills, MA 02648
(508) 428-2090
Grades: K-2
| 168 students
901 Route 134/drwr R
South Dennis, MA 02660
(508) 398-7695
South Dennis, MA 02660
(508) 398-7695
Grades: 4-8
| 428 students
99 West Bay Road
Osterville, MA 02655
(508) 428-8538
Osterville, MA 02655
(508) 428-8538
Grades: 3-4
| 119 students
350 Bumps River Rd
Osterville, MA 02655
(508) 428-6638
Osterville, MA 02655
(508) 428-6638
Grades: K-2
| 149 students
5500 Curtis Boulevard
Buzzards Bay, MA 02542
(508) 563-2206
Buzzards Bay, MA 02542
(508) 563-2206
Grades: PK-4
| 335 students
70 Trowbridge Rd
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-0680
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-0680
Grades: K-4
| 338 students
12 Winslow St
Provincetown, MA 02657
(508) 487-5040
Provincetown, MA 02657
(508) 487-5040
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
2 Mayflower Ln
Provincetown, MA 02657
(508) 487-5020
Provincetown, MA 02657
(508) 487-5020
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Barnstable County, MA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Barnstable County, MA include Sandwich Middle High School, Monomoy Regional High School and Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in Barnstable County?
15 public middle schools are located in Barnstable County.
What is the racial composition of students in Barnstable County?
Barnstable County public middle schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Barnstable County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Barnstable County include: Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School vs. Nauset Regional Middle School, Nauset Regional Middle School vs. Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School, Dennis-yarmouth Regional High School vs. Barnstable High School
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