For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,235 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 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Wakefield, MA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,381 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Wakefield, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Crystal Street
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6465
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6465
Gr: K-1 | 127 students Minority enrollment: 1%
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 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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