Nauset School District

78 Eldredge Pkwy
Orleans, MA 02653
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Nauset School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,236 students in Nauset School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Nauset School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,837 Schools
# Students
1,236 Students
916,334 Students
# Teachers
126 Teachers
77,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Nauset School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 393 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MA)
#137 out of 397 school districts
(Top 50%)
47%
41%
53%
44%
49%
44%
95%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
7%
% Hispanic
6%
25%
% Black
5%
10%
% White
82%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $33,644 is higher than the state median of $23,845. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,294 is higher than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$33,644
$23,845
Spending / Student
$32,294
$24,602

Best Nauset School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nauset Regional High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
100 Cable Rd
North Eastham, MA 02651
(508) 255-1505
Grades: 9-12
| 751 students
Rank: #22.
Nauset Regional Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
70 Route 28
Orleans, MA 02653
(508) 255-0016
Grades: 6-8
| 485 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Nauset School District?
Nauset School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,236 students.
What is the rank of Nauset School District?
Nauset School District is ranked #136 out of 393 school districts in Massachusetts (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Nauset School District?
82% of Nauset School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% 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 10:1, 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 $32,294 is higher than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: 06-12
  • Enrollment: 1,236 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 95% (Top 50% in MA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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