For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,898 students in Newton Center, MA. The top-ranked public high school in Newton Center, MA is Newton South High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newton Center, MA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 86% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Newton Center have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Newton Center, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 99%, which is more than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Newton South High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Newton Center, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newton South High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
140 Brandeis Road
Newton Center, MA 02459
(617) 559-6700
Newton Center, MA 02459
(617) 559-6700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,898 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Newton Center, MA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Newton Center, MA include Newton South High School. Newton Center has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Massachusetts.
How many public high schools are located in Newton Center?
1 public high schools are located in Newton Center.
What is the racial composition of students in Newton Center?
Newton Center public high schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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