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Nauset School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,192 students in Nauset 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 Nauset School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,823 Schools
# Students
1,192 Students
915,717 Students
# Teachers
128 Teachers
77,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Nauset 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 96% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#162 out of 395 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
44%
Graduation Rate
96%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25.3%
22.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
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 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
7%
26%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
6%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
79%
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 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $38,057 is higher than the state median of $25,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $35,404 is higher than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$23,079 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$42 MM
$25,209 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$38,057
$25,203
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$35,404
$27,530
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Nauset School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nauset Regional High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Cable Rd
North Eastham, MA 02651
(508) 255-1505
North Eastham, MA 02651
(508) 255-1505
Gr: 9-12 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Nauset Regional Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
70 Route 28
Orleans, MA 02653
(508) 255-0016
Orleans, MA 02653
(508) 255-0016
Gr: 6-8 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Nauset School District?
Nauset School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,192 students.
What is the rank of Nauset School District?
Nauset School District is ranked #162 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 10%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Nauset School District?
79% of Nauset School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 Nauset School District?
Nauset School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Nauset School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $35,404 is higher than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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