Top Rankings
Walpole School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,565 students in Walpole School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Walpole School District have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,823 Schools
# Students
3,565 Students
915,717 Students
# Teachers
306 Teachers
77,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Walpole School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#74 out of 395 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
44%
Graduation Rate
94%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)11%
22.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.66
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
9%
26%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
5%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
75%
51%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 11-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,033 is higher than the state median of $25,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,206 is less than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$107 MM
$23,079 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$83 MM
$25,209 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$30,033
$25,203
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$23,206
$27,530
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Walpole School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walpole High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
275 Common Street
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 660-7257
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 660-7257
Gr: 9-12 | 917 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Old Post Road
(Math: 77% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
99 Old Post Road
East Walpole, MA 02032
(508) 660-7219
East Walpole, MA 02032
(508) 660-7219
Gr: K-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Fisher
(Math: 71% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
65 Gould Street
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 660-7234
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 660-7234
Gr: K-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Elm Street School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
415 Elm Street
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 660-7374
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 660-7374
Gr: K-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Boyden
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1852 Washington Street
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 660-7216
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 660-7216
Gr: K-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
415 Elm Street
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 660-7374
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 660-7374
Gr: PK | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
625 Washington Street
East Walpole, MA 02032
(508) 660-7226
East Walpole, MA 02032
(508) 660-7226
Gr: 6-8 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Walpole School District?
Walpole School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,565 students.
What is the rank of Walpole School District?
Walpole School District is ranked #50 out of 391 school districts in Massachusetts (top 20%) 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 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Walpole School District?
75% of Walpole School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Walpole School District?
Walpole School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Walpole School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,206 is less than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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