For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 464 students in Southbridge, MA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Southbridge, MA are Southbridge Academy and Southbridge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Southbridge, MA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Southbridge have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Southbridge, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southbridge Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25 Cole Avenue
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-5414
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-5414
Gr: 6-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Southbridge Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
132 Torrey Road
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-5440
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-5440
Gr: 6-8 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Southbridge, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
132 Torrey Road
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-5450
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-5450
Gr: 6-12 | 1,037 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Southbridge, MA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Southbridge, MA include Southbridge Academy and Southbridge Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Southbridge?
2 public middle schools are located in Southbridge.
What is the racial composition of students in Southbridge?
Southbridge public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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