For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 785 students in Newburyport, MA.
The top ranked public high school in Newburyport, MA is Newburyport High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newburyport, MA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Newburyport have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Newburyport, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 99%, which is more than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Newburyport High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Newburyport, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newburyport High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
241 High Street
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4440
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4440
Grades: 9-12
| 785 students
Newburyport, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
40 Milk Street
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4435
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4435
Grades: PK-K
| 213 students
149 High Street
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4445
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4445
Grades: K-4
| 111 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Newburyport, MA?
The top ranked public high schools in Newburyport, MA include Newburyport High School.
How many public high schools are located in Newburyport?
1 public high schools are located in Newburyport.
What is the racial composition of students in Newburyport?
Newburyport public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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