Walpole School District

135 School Street
Walpole, MA 02081
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

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%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,818 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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,837 Schools
# Students
2,818 Students
916,334 Students
# Teachers
231 Teachers
77,716 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 393 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.
This School District
State Average (MA)
#74 out of 395 school districts
(Top 20%)
64%
42%
56%
44%
56%
44%
94%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
7%
% Hispanic
8%
25%
% Black
4%
10%
% White
76%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $26,060 is higher than the state median of $23,845. The school district revenue/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,762 is higher than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$73 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$75 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,060
$23,845
Spending / Student
$26,762
$24,602

Best Walpole School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walpole High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
275 Common Street
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 660-7257
Gr: 9-12 | 946 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Old Post Road
(Math: 77% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
99 Old Post Road
East Walpole, MA 02032
(508) 660-7219
Gr: K-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Fisher
(Math: 71% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
65 Gould Street
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 660-7234
Gr: K-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Elm Street School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
415 Elm Street
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 660-7374
Gr: K-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Boyden
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1852 Washington Street
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 660-7216
Gr: K-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
415 Elm Street
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 660-7374
Gr: PK | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Walpole School District?
Walpole School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,818 students.
What is the rank of Walpole School District?
Walpole School District is ranked #50 out of 393 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%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Walpole School District?
76% of Walpole School District students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 $26,762 is higher than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,818 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : 94% (Top 20% in MA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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