For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,430 students in Peabody, MA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Peabody, MA are Peabody Veterans Memorial High School and Peabody Personalized Remote Education Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Peabody, MA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Peabody have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Peabody, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Peabody Veterans Memorial High School, with 87% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Peabody, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Peabody Veterans Memorial High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
485 Lowell Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-4500
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,333 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Peabody Personalized Remote Education Program
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
485r Lowell Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-4554
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-4554
Gr: 4-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Peabody, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
22 Richard Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(781) 231-5021
Peabody, MA 01960
(781) 231-5021
Gr: PK | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
21 Johnson Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-5550
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-5550
Gr: K-5 | 338 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Peabody, MA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Peabody, MA include Peabody Veterans Memorial High School and Peabody Personalized Remote Education Program.
How many public high schools are located in Peabody?
2 public high schools are located in Peabody.
What is the racial composition of students in Peabody?
Peabody public high schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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