For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 4,152 students in Taunton, MA.
The top ranked public high schools in Taunton, MA are Bristol-plymouth Vocational Technical, Taunton Alternative High School and Taunton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taunton, MA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Taunton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Taunton, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bristol-plymouth Vocational Technical, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Taunton, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bristol-plymouth Vocational Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
207 Hart Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 823-5151
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 823-5151
Grades: 9-12
| 1,330 students
Rank: #22.
Taunton Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
120 Cohannet Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 844-5822
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 844-5822
Grades: 10-12
| 85 students
Rank: #33.
Taunton High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Williams Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1101
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1101
Grades: 8-12
| 2,690 students
Rank: n/an/a
120 Cohannet Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 844-5868
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 844-5868
Grades: 8-12
| 47 students
Taunton, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
36 Second St
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1275
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1275
Grades: K-4
| 128 students
28 Clifford St
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1255
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1255
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
66 Summer Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1301
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1301
Grades: K
| 90 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Taunton, MA?
The top ranked public high schools in Taunton, MA include Bristol-plymouth Vocational Technical, Taunton Alternative High School and Taunton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Taunton?
4 public high schools are located in Taunton.
What is the racial composition of students in Taunton?
Taunton public high schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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