For the 2025 school year, there are 138 public schools serving 76,531 students in Plymouth County, MA (there are , serving 7,456 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Plymouth County, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Plymouth County, MA are Hingham High School, Norwell High School and Duxbury High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Plymouth County, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Plymouth County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Plymouth County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hingham High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
17 Union Street
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1560
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1560
Gr: 9-12 | 1,100 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Norwell High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
18 South Street
Norwell, MA 02061
(781) 659-8810
Norwell, MA 02061
(781) 659-8810
Gr: 9-12 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Duxbury High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
71 Alden Street
Duxbury, MA 02332
(781) 934-7650
Duxbury, MA 02332
(781) 934-7650
Gr: 9-12 | 862 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Plymouth River
(Math: 81% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 High Street
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1530
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1530
Gr: K-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
South Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
831 Main Street
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1540
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1540
Gr: K-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Wm L Foster Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
55 Downer Avenue
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1520
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1520
Gr: K-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Scituate High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
606 C J Cushing Hwy
Scituate, MA 02066
(781) 545-8750
Scituate, MA 02066
(781) 545-8750
Gr: 9-12 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #88.
Wampatuck Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
266 Tilden Rd
Scituate, MA 02066
(781) 545-8790
Scituate, MA 02066
(781) 545-8790
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #99.
Hanover High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
287 Cedar Street
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 878-5450
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 878-5450
Gr: 9-12 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1010.
Hingham Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1103 Main Street
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1550
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1550
Gr: 6-8 | 846 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1111.
East Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2 Collins Street
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1570
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1570
Gr: PK-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1212.
Marshfield High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
167 Forest Street
Marshfield, MA 02050
(781) 834-5050
Marshfield, MA 02050
(781) 834-5050
Gr: 9-12 | 1,149 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1313.
Hull High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
180 Main Street
Hull, MA 02045
(781) 925-3000
Hull, MA 02045
(781) 925-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Gov Edward Winslow
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
60 Regis Rd
Marshfield, MA 02050
(781) 834-5060
Marshfield, MA 02050
(781) 834-5060
Gr: K-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Pembroke High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
80 Learning Lane
Pembroke, MA 02359
(781) 293-9281
Pembroke, MA 02359
(781) 293-9281
Gr: 9-12 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1616.
Apponequet Regional High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Howland Rd
Lakeville, MA 02347
(508) 947-2660
Lakeville, MA 02347
(508) 947-2660
Gr: 9-12 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1717.
Norwell Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
328 Main Street
Norwell, MA 02061
(781) 659-8814
Norwell, MA 02061
(781) 659-8814
Gr: 6-8 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Manomet Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
70 Manomet Point Rd
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 830-4380
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 830-4380
Gr: K-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Old Hammondtown
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20 Shaw Street
Mattapoisett, MA 02739
(508) 758-6241
Mattapoisett, MA 02739
(508) 758-6241
Gr: 4-6 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2020.
Old Rochester Regional High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
135 Marion Rd
Mattapoisett, MA 02739
(508) 758-3745
Mattapoisett, MA 02739
(508) 758-3745
Gr: 9-12 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2121.
Alden School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
75 Alden Street
Duxbury, MA 02332
(781) 934-7630
Duxbury, MA 02332
(781) 934-7630
Gr: 3-5 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Cushing Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Aberdeen Dr
Scituate, MA 02066
(781) 545-8770
Scituate, MA 02066
(781) 545-8770
Gr: K-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Eames Way School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
165 Eames Way
Marshfield, MA 02050
(781) 834-5090
Marshfield, MA 02050
(781) 834-5090
Gr: K-5 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Grace Farrar Cole
(Math: 67% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
81 High Street
Norwell, MA 02061
(781) 659-8823
Norwell, MA 02061
(781) 659-8823
Gr: PK-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2525.
William G Vinal
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102 Old Oaken Bucket Road
Norwell, MA 02061
(781) 659-8820
Norwell, MA 02061
(781) 659-8820
Gr: PK-5 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2626.
North Pembroke Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
72 Pilgrim Road
Pembroke, MA 02359
(781) 826-5115
Pembroke, MA 02359
(781) 826-5115
Gr: PK-6 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2727.
Hatherly Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
72 Ann Vinal Rd
Scituate, MA 02066
(781) 545-8780
Scituate, MA 02066
(781) 545-8780
Gr: K-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2828.
Gates Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
460 First Parish Rd
Scituate, MA 02066
(781) 545-8760
Scituate, MA 02066
(781) 545-8760
Gr: 6-8 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2929.
Bridgewater-raynham Regional
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
415 Center Street
Bridgewater, MA 02324
(508) 697-6902
Bridgewater, MA 02324
(508) 697-6902
Gr: 9-12 | 1,408 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #3030.
South Shore Vocational Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
476 Webster Street
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 878-8822
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 878-8822
Gr: 9-12 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #3131.
Jenkins Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
54 Vinal Avenue
Scituate, MA 02066
(781) 545-4910
Scituate, MA 02066
(781) 545-4910
Gr: K-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #3232.
Silver Lake Regional High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
260 Pembroke Street
Kingston, MA 02364
(781) 585-3844
Kingston, MA 02364
(781) 585-3844
Gr: 9-12 | 1,026 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #3333.
Duxbury Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
71 Alden Street
Duxbury, MA 02332
(781) 934-7640
Duxbury, MA 02332
(781) 934-7640
Gr: 6-8 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #3434.
Center Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
65 Silver Street
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 826-2631
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 826-2631
Gr: 2-4 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #3535.
Furnace Brook Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Furnace Street
Marshfield, MA 02050
(781) 834-5020
Marshfield, MA 02050
(781) 834-5020
Gr: 6-8 | 849 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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Plymouth County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
460 Belmont Street
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7925
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7925
Gr: 2-6 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Brockton Champion High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
596 Summer Street
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 894-4377
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 894-4377
Gr: 9-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
66 Hooper Street
Bridgewater, MA 02324
(508) 697-1315
Bridgewater, MA 02324
(508) 697-1315
Gr: K-6 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
60 South Meadow Rd
Carver, MA 02330
(508) 866-6140
Carver, MA 02330
(508) 866-6140
Gr: 9-12 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
60 South Meadow Rd
Carver, MA 02330
(508) 866-6130
Carver, MA 02330
(508) 866-6130
Gr: 6-8 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Champion Charter School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
20 Union Street
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 894-4377
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 894-4377
Gr: 9-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
27 Depot Street
East Wareham, MA 02538
(508) 291-3586
East Wareham, MA 02538
(508) 291-3586
Gr: PK | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
13 Highland Ave
Onset, MA 02558
(508) 291-3565
Onset, MA 02558
(508) 291-3565
Gr: K | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
59 Sawtell Avenue
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7263
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7263
Gr: K-6 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
112 Howland Road
Lakeville, MA 02347
(508) 923-3506
Lakeville, MA 02347
(508) 923-3506
Gr: 4 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
150 Clinton St.
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7274
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7274
Gr: 6-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
150 Clinton Street
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7685
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7685
Gr: PK-K | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
20 Union Street
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7011
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7011
Gr: K | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 65:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
85 Main Street
Carver, MA 02330
(508) 866-6220
Carver, MA 02330
(508) 866-6220
Gr: 3-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
760 Main Street
Wareham, MA 02571
(508) 291-3530
Wareham, MA 02571
(508) 291-3530
Gr: PK-2 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
49 Union Street
Middleboro, MA 02346
(508) 946-2032
Middleboro, MA 02346
(508) 946-2032
Gr: PK-K | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
38 School Street
Hanson, MA 02341
(781) 618-7060
Hanson, MA 02341
(781) 618-7060
Gr: PK-2 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
1 Col Brian Duffy Way
Rockland, MA 02370
(781) 878-1367
Rockland, MA 02370
(781) 878-1367
Gr: K-4 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
171 Adams Street
Abington, MA 02351
(781) 982-2190
Abington, MA 02351
(781) 982-2190
Gr: 3-6 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
305 Park Avenue
Whitman, MA 02382
(781) 618-7075
Whitman, MA 02382
(781) 618-7075
Gr: PK | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Plymouth South Technical High School (Closed 2009)
Vocational School
490 Long Pond Road
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 224-7512
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 224-7512
Gr: 9-12 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
596 Summer Street
Brockton, MA 02302
(774) 422-0805
Brockton, MA 02302
(774) 422-0805
Gr: 9-10 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
6 School Street
Middleboro, MA 02346
(508) 946-2030
Middleboro, MA 02346
(508) 946-2030
Gr: K | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
495 Hanover Street
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 826-3844
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 826-3844
Gr: 3-4 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
27 Depot Street
West Wareham, MA 02576
(508) 291-3586
West Wareham, MA 02576
(508) 291-3586
Gr: 7-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
25 Manomet Avenue
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7266
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7266
Gr: 2-6 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Plymouth County, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Plymouth County, MA include Hingham High School, Norwell High School and Duxbury High School.
How many public schools are located in Plymouth County?
138 public schools are located in Plymouth County.
What percentage of students in Plymouth County go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Plymouth County are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Plymouth County?
Plymouth County public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Plymouth County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Plymouth County include: Plymouth North High School vs. Plymouth South High School, Plymouth South High School vs. Plymouth North High School, Wareham Middle School vs. Plymouth South Middle School
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