For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,206 students in Medford, MA.
The top-ranked public high school in Medford, MA is Medford High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Medford, MA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Medford have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Medford, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Medford High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Medford, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Medford High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
489 Winthrop Street
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2301
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2301
Gr: 9-12 | 1,191 student Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
437 Main Street
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2343
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2343
Gr: 10-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Medford, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
225 Governors Avenue
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2238
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2238
Gr: K-5 | 105 students Minority enrollment: 9%
68 Central Avenue
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2240
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2240
Gr: K-5 | 139 students Minority enrollment: 17%
25 Horne Avenue
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2236
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2236
Gr: K-5 | 176 students Minority enrollment: 10%
160 Playstead Rd
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2244
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2244
Gr: K-5 | 221 students Minority enrollment: 8%
122 Sharon Street
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2248
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2248
Gr: K-5 | 127 students Minority enrollment: 35%
215 Harvard Street
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2349
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2349
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Minority enrollment: 35%
80 George Street
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2234
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2234
Gr: K-5 | 252 students Minority enrollment: 32%
Medford Vocational Technical High School (Closed 2018)
Vocational School
489 Winthrop Street
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2260
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2260
Gr: 9-12 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
75 Park Street
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2340
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2340
Gr: K-5 | 131 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Medford, MA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Medford, MA include Medford High School.
How many public high schools are located in Medford?
2 public high schools are located in Medford.
What is the racial composition of students in Medford?
Medford public high schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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