Sharon School District

75 Mountain Street
Sharon, MA 02067
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Sharon School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,468 students in Sharon School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Sharon School District have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,823 Schools
# Students
3,468 Students
915,717 Students
# Teachers
267 Teachers
77,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Sharon School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 98% has increased from 97% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MA)
#36 out of 395 school districts
(Top 10%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

71%
42%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

65%
44%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

69%
44%
98%
89.2%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
13%
22.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.66

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
30%
8%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
7%
26%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
6%
10%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% White
49%
51%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $27,956 is higher than the state median of $25,203. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $37,565 is higher than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$97 MM
$23,079 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$130 MM
$25,209 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$27,956
$25,203

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$37,565
$27,530

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Sharon School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sharon High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
181 Pond Street
Sharon, MA 02067
(781) 784-1554
Gr: 9-12 | 1,161 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Heights Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
454 South Main Street
Sharon, MA 02067
(781) 784-1595
Gr: K-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
East Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
45 Wilshire Dr
Sharon, MA 02067
(781) 784-1551
Gr: K-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Cottage Street
(Math: 70% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
30 Cottage Street
Sharon, MA 02067
(781) 784-1580
Gr: K-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Sharon Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
75 Mountain Street
Sharon, MA 02067
(781) 784-1560
Gr: 6-8 | 815 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
75 Mountain Street
Sharon, MA 02067
(781) 784-1594
Gr: PK | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Sharon School District?
Sharon School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,468 students.
What is the rank of Sharon School District?
Sharon School District is ranked #36 out of 391 school districts in Massachusetts (top 10%) 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 overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sharon School District?
49% of Sharon School District students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sharon School District?
Sharon School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Sharon School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $37,565 is higher than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,468 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : 98% (Top 1% in MA)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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