For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,348 students in Hanover, MA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Hanover, MA are Hanover High School and South Shore Vocational Technical High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hanover, MA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Hanover have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Hanover, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hanover High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Hanover, MA (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.
South Shore Vocational Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
476 Webster Street
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 878-8822
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 878-8822
Gr: 9-12 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Hanover, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
495 Hanover Street
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 826-3844
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 826-3844
Gr: 3-4 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hanover, MA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hanover, MA include Hanover High School and South Shore Vocational Technical High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hanover?
2 public high schools are located in Hanover.
What is the racial composition of students in Hanover?
Hanover public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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