Top Rankings
Holliston School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,689 students in Holliston School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Holliston School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,824 Schools
# Students
2,689 Students
915,932 Students
# Teachers
206 Teachers
77,193 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Holliston School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#67 out of 395 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)96%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)15.9%
22.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.66
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
9%
8%
% Hispanic
8%
26%
% Black
1%
10%
% White
76%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,967 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,855. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,148 is less than the state median of $24,613. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$51 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$52 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,967
$23,855
Spending / Student
$19,148
$24,613
Best Holliston School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Holliston High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
370 Hollis Street
Holliston, MA 01746
(508) 429-0677
Holliston, MA 01746
(508) 429-0677
Gr: 9-12 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Robert H. Adams Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
323 Woodland Street
Holliston, MA 01746
(508) 429-0657
Holliston, MA 01746
(508) 429-0657
Gr: 6-8 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Miller School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
235 Woodland Street
Holliston, MA 01746
(508) 429-0667
Holliston, MA 01746
(508) 429-0667
Gr: 3-5 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
235 Woodland Street
Holliston, MA 01746
(508) 429-0647
Holliston, MA 01746
(508) 429-0647
Gr: PK-2 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Holliston School District?
Holliston School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,689 students.
What is the rank of Holliston School District?
Holliston School District is ranked #64 out of 391 school districts in Massachusetts (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Holliston School District?
76% of Holliston School District students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Holliston School District?
Holliston School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Holliston School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,148 is less than the state median of $24,613. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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