Top Rankings
Dedham School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,668 students in Dedham School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Dedham School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,823 Schools
# Students
2,668 Students
915,717 Students
# Teachers
257 Teachers
77,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dedham School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#169 out of 395 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
44%
Graduation Rate
92%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)29.2%
22.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.66
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
19%
26%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
10%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
63%
51%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,318 is higher than the state median of $25,203. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,950 is higher than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$76 MM
$23,079 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$77 MM
$25,209 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$28,318
$25,203
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$28,950
$27,530
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Dedham School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dedham High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
140 Whiting Avenue
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 310-1100
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 310-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Greenlodge
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
191 Greenlodge Street
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 310-4000
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 310-4000
Gr: 1-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Riverdale
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
143 Needham Street
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 310-2000
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 310-2000
Gr: 1-5 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Oakdale
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
147 Cedar Street
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 310-6000
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 310-6000
Gr: 1-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Dedham Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
70 Whiting Avenue
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 310-7000
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 310-7000
Gr: 6-8 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
Avery
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
336 High Street
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 310-5000
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 310-5000
Gr: 1-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
1100 High Street
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 310-8000
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 310-8000
Gr: PK-K | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dedham School District?
Dedham School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,668 students.
What is the rank of Dedham School District?
Dedham School District is ranked #170 out of 391 school districts in Massachusetts (top 50%) 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 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dedham School District?
63% of Dedham School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dedham School District?
Dedham School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Dedham School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,950 is higher than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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