Top Rankings
Plymouth School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,956 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 43% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
13 Schools
1,823 Schools
# Students
6,956 Students
915,717 Students
# Teachers
623 Teachers
77,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Plymouth School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 391 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#185 out of 395 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Graduation Rate
96%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19.1%
22.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.66
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
11%
26%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
2%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
81%
51%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,058 is higher than the state median of $25,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,629 is higher than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$181 MM
$23,079 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$192 MM
$25,209 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$26,058
$25,203
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$27,629
$27,530
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Plymouth School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Manomet Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
70 Manomet Point Rd
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 830-4380
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 830-4380
Gr: K-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Federal Furnace School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
860 Federal Furnace Road
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 830-4360
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 830-4360
Gr: K-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Plymouth North High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
41 Obery Street
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 830-4400
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 830-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,169 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Plymouth South High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
490 Long Pond Road
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 224-7512
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 224-7512
Gr: 9-12 | 1,001 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Cold Spring
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25 Alden Street
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 830-4335
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 830-4335
Gr: K-5 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
South Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
178 Bourne Rd
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 830-4390
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 830-4390
Gr: K-5 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Nathaniel Morton Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6 Lincoln Street
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 830-4320
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 830-4320
Gr: K-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #88.
Indian Brook
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1181 State Rd
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 830-4370
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 830-4370
Gr: K-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #99.
West Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
170 Plympton Rd
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 830-4350
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 830-4350
Gr: K-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1010.
Plymouth South Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
488 Long Pond Road
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 224-2725
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 224-2725
Gr: 6-8 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1111.
Hedge
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
258 Standish Avenue
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 830-4340
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 830-4340
Gr: K-5 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1212.
Plymouth Commun Intermediate
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
117 Long Pond Road
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 830-4450
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 830-4450
Gr: 6-8 | 920 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
117 Long Pond Road
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 830-4450
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 830-4450
Gr: PK | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Plymouth School District?
Plymouth School District manages 13 public schools serving 6,956 students.
What is the rank of Plymouth School District?
Plymouth School District is ranked #188 out of 391 school districts in Massachusetts (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Plymouth School District?
81% of Plymouth School District students are White, 11% 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 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Plymouth School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,629 is higher than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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