Plymouth School District
Top Rankings
Plymouth School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2023 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 7,085 students in Plymouth 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 Plymouth School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
13 Schools
1,845 Schools
# Students
7,085 Students
911,465 Students
# Teachers
605 Teachers
74,040 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Plymouth School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 395 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#198 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
49%
Graduation Rate
94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.62
# American Indian Students
15 Students
2,040 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
72 Students
66,043 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
471 Students
203,337 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
22%
# Black Students
153 Students
85,126 Students
% Black Students
2%
10%
# White Students
6,029 Students
516,267 Students
% White Students
85%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
795 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
342 Students
37,379 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
142
21,176
# Students in K Grade:
458
57,531
# Students in 1st Grade:
482
63,797
# Students in 2nd Grade:
508
65,329
# Students in 3rd Grade:
513
65,809
# Students in 4th Grade:
512
67,009
# Students in 5th Grade:
461
67,520
# Students in 6th Grade:
535
69,383
# Students in 7th Grade:
532
71,643
# Students in 8th Grade:
608
72,334
# Students in 9th Grade:
616
73,353
# Students in 10th Grade:
580
72,925
# Students in 11th Grade:
578
71,581
# Students in 12th Grade:
559
70,499
# Ungraded Students:
1
1,576
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,788 is higher than the state median of $21,893. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,685 is higher than the state median of $21,748. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$167 MM
$30 MM
Spending
$166 MM
$30 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,788
$21,893
Spending / Student
$22,685
$21,748
Best Plymouth School District Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Manomet Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
70 Manomet Point Rd
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 830-4380
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 830-4380
Grades: K-5
| 252 students
Rank: #22.
Plymouth South High School
Math: 48% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
490 Long Pond Road
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 224-7512
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 224-7512
Grades: 9-12
| 1,066 students
Rank: #33.
Cold Spring
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25 Alden Street
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 830-4335
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 830-4335
Grades: K-5
| 189 students
Rank: #44.
Plymouth North High School
Math: 46% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
41 Obery Street
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 830-4400
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 830-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,268 students
Rank: #55.
Indian Brook
Math: 43% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1181 State Rd
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 830-4370
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 830-4370
Grades: K-5
| 539 students
Rank: #66.
South Elementary School
Math: 42% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
178 Bourne Rd
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 830-4390
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 830-4390
Grades: K-5
| 609 students
Rank: #77.
Nathaniel Morton Elementary School
Math: 38% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6 Lincoln Street
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 830-4320
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 830-4320
Grades: K-5
| 493 students
Rank: #88.
Federal Furnace School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
860 Federal Furnace Road
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 830-4360
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 830-4360
Grades: K-5
| 350 students
Rank: #99.
Plymouth South Middle School
Math: 33% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
488 Long Pond Road
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 224-2725
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 224-2725
Grades: 6-8
| 665 students
Rank: #1010.
West Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
170 Plympton Rd
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 830-4350
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 830-4350
Grades: K-5
| 318 students
Rank: #1111.
Plymouth Commun Intermediate
Math: 25% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
117 Long Pond Road
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 830-4450
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 830-4450
Grades: 6-8
| 1,010 students
Rank: #1212.
Hedge
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
258 Standish Avenue
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 830-4340
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 830-4340
Grades: K-5
| 184 students
Rank: n/an/a
117 Long Pond Road
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 830-4450
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 830-4450
Grades: PK
| 142 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Plymouth School District?
Plymouth School District manages 13 public schools serving 7,085 students.
What is the rank of Plymouth School District?
Plymouth School District is ranked #194 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Plymouth School District?
85% of Plymouth School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Plymouth School District?
Plymouth School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Plymouth School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,685 is higher than the state median of $21,748. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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