For the 2026 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Newburyport, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
40 Milk Street
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4435
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4435
Gr: PK-K | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
149 High Street
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4445
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4445
Gr: K-4 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
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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