For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,183 students in Wakefield, MA.
The top ranked public high schools in Wakefield, MA are Wakefield Memorial High School and Northeast Metro Regional Vocational. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wakefield, MA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Wakefield have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Wakefield, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northeast Metro Regional Vocational, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Wakefield, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wakefield Memorial High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
60 Farm Street
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6440
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6440
Grades: 9-12
| 840 students
Rank: #22.
Northeast Metro Regional Vocational
Vocational School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Hemlock Rd
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-0810
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-0810
Grades: 9-12
| 1,343 students
Wakefield, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Crystal Street
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6465
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6465
Grades: K-1
| 127 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Wakefield, MA?
The top ranked public high schools in Wakefield, MA include Wakefield Memorial High School and Northeast Metro Regional Vocational.
How many public high schools are located in Wakefield?
2 public high schools are located in Wakefield.
What is the racial composition of students in Wakefield?
Wakefield public high schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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