For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,194 students in Palmer, MA.
The top ranked public high schools in Palmer, MA are Pathfinder Vocational Technical and Palmer High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palmer, MA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Palmer have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Palmer, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Palmer High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high school average of 45% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Palmer, MA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pathfinder Vocational Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
240 Sykes Street
Palmer, MA 01069
(413) 283-9701
Palmer, MA 01069
(413) 283-9701
Grades: 9-12
| 629 students
Rank: #22.
Palmer High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4105 Main Street
Palmer, MA 01069
(413) 283-6511
Palmer, MA 01069
(413) 283-6511
Grades: 6-12
| 565 students
Palmer, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
24 Converse Street
Palmer, MA 01069
(413) 283-8109
Palmer, MA 01069
(413) 283-8109
Grades: 6-7
| 248 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Palmer, MA?
The top ranked public high schools in Palmer, MA include Pathfinder Vocational Technical and Palmer High School.
How many public high schools are located in Palmer, MA?
2 public high schools are located in Palmer, MA.
What is the racial composition of students in Palmer, MA?
Palmer, MA public high schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 45% (majority Hispanic).
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