For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,138 students in Plymouth, MA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Plymouth, MA are Rising Tide Charter Public School, Plymouth South Middle School and Plymouth Commun Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Plymouth, MA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Plymouth have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Plymouth, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rising Tide Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
59 Armstrong Road
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 747-2620
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 747-2620
Gr: 5-12 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Plymouth, MA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Plymouth, MA include Rising Tide Charter Public School, Plymouth South Middle School and Plymouth Commun Intermediate.
How many public middle schools are located in Plymouth?
3 public middle schools are located in Plymouth.
What is the racial composition of students in Plymouth?
Plymouth public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Plymouth are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Plymouth include: Plymouth Commun Intermediate vs. Plymouth South Middle School, Plymouth South Middle School vs. Plymouth Commun Intermediate
Recent Articles
Gifted, Honors, and Advanced Tracks: Are They Accessible or Just Advertised?
Learn how to evaluate gifted, honors, and advanced academic programs in public schools, including admission criteria, equity, and the questions every parent should ask.
Algebra Readiness: What Parents Should Ask Before Middle School
Discover how to determine if your child is ready for algebra before middle school, including the questions parents should ask and the skills students need to succeed.
How to Evaluate Reading Instruction in Your Zoned Elementary School
Learn how to evaluate reading instruction in your neighborhood elementary school by recognizing effective literacy practices, asking the right questions, and understanding what quality reading instruction looks like.