For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,637 students in Braintree, MA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Braintree, MA are South Middle School and East Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Braintree, MA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Braintree have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Braintree, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
220 Peach Street
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-0160
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-0160
Gr: 5-8 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
East Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
305 River St.
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-0170
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-0170
Gr: 5-8 | 999 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Braintree, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
46 Lincoln Street
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-0250
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-0250
Gr: K-1 | 91 students Minority enrollment: 9%
25 Brow Avenue
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-0220
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-0220
Gr: K-5 | 184 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Braintree, MA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Braintree, MA include South Middle School and East Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Braintree?
2 public middle schools are located in Braintree.
What is the racial composition of students in Braintree?
Braintree public middle schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Braintree are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Braintree include: South Middle School vs. East Middle School, East Middle School vs. South Middle School
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