Top Rankings
Braintree School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,209 students in Braintree School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Braintree School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,823 Schools
# Students
5,209 Students
915,717 Students
# Teachers
404 Teachers
77,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Braintree School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 391 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#103 out of 395 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
44%
Graduation Rate
96%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)12.6%
22.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.66
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
28%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
8%
26%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
6%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
54%
51%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2010–2023. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,036 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,972 is higher than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has grown by 48% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$130 MM
$23,079 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$172 MM
$25,209 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$25,036
$25,203
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$32,972
$27,530
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Braintree School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Braintree High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
128 Town Street
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 848-4000
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 848-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,694 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Liberty
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
49 Proctor Rd
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-0210
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-0210
Gr: K-4 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Archie T Morrison
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
260 Liberty Street
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-0230
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-0230
Gr: K-4 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Mary E Flaherty School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
99 Lakeside Dr
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-0180
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-0180
Gr: K-4 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
South Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
220 Peach Street
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-0160
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-0160
Gr: 5-8 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Highlands
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
144 Wildwood Avenue
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-0190
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-0190
Gr: K-4 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #77.
Hollis
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
482 Washington Street
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-0120
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-0120
Gr: K-4 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #88.
East Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
305 River St.
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-0170
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-0170
Gr: 5-8 | 999 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #99.
Donald Ross
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20 Hayward Street
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-0240
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-0240
Gr: K-4 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Braintree School District?
Braintree School District manages 9 public schools serving 5,209 students.
What is the rank of Braintree School District?
Braintree School District is ranked #102 out of 391 school districts in Massachusetts (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Braintree School District?
54% of Braintree School District students are White, 28% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Braintree School District?
Braintree School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Braintree School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,972 is higher than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has grown by 48% over four school years.
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