Top Rankings
Hanover School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,550 students in Hanover 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 Hanover School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,823 Schools
# Students
2,550 Students
915,717 Students
# Teachers
175 Teachers
77,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hanover 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 95% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#87 out of 395 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)9.9%
22.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
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
3%
26%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
10%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
91%
51%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,910 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,264 is less than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$23,079 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$54 MM
$25,209 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$20,910
$25,203
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$21,264
$27,530
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Hanover School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hanover High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
287 Cedar Street
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 878-5450
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 878-5450
Gr: 9-12 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Center Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
65 Silver Street
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 826-2631
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 826-2631
Gr: 2-4 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Hanover Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
45 Whiting Street
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 871-1122
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 871-1122
Gr: 5-8 | 826 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Cedar Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
265 Cedar Street
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 878-7228
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 878-7228
Gr: PK-1 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hanover School District?
Hanover School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,550 students.
What is the rank of Hanover School District?
Hanover School District is ranked #89 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 math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hanover School District?
91% of Hanover School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hanover School District?
Hanover School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Hanover School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,264 is less than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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