For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 757 students in Townsend, MA.
The top ranked public high school in Townsend, MA is North Middlesex Regional. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Townsend, MA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Townsend have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Townsend, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is North Middlesex Regional, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Townsend, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Middlesex Regional
(Math: 48% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19 Main Street
Townsend, MA 01469
(978) 597-8721
Townsend, MA 01469
(978) 597-8721
Grades: 9-12
| 757 students
Townsend, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
66 Brookline Rd
Townsend, MA 01469
(978) 597-3085
Townsend, MA 01469
(978) 597-3085
Grades: 3-5
| 409 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Townsend, MA?
The top ranked public high schools in Townsend, MA include North Middlesex Regional.
How many public high schools are located in Townsend?
1 public high schools are located in Townsend.
What is the racial composition of students in Townsend?
Townsend public high schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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