For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,939 students in Taunton, MA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Taunton, MA are Benjamin Friedman Middle School, Taunton High School and John F Parker Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taunton, MA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Taunton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Taunton, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Friedman Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Norton Avenue
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1493
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1493
Gr: 5-7 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Taunton High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Williams Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1101
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1101
Gr: 8-12 | 2,690 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
John F Parker Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Williams Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1112
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1112
Gr: 5-7 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
120 Cohannet Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 844-5868
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 844-5868
Gr: 8-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Taunton, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
36 Second St
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1275
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1275
Gr: K-4 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
66 Summer Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1301
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1301
Gr: K | 90 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Taunton, MA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Taunton, MA include Benjamin Friedman Middle School, Taunton High School and John F Parker Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Taunton?
4 public middle schools are located in Taunton.
What is the racial composition of students in Taunton?
Taunton public middle schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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