For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 272 students in Winchendon, MA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Winchendon, MA are Murdock Academy For Success and Murdock High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winchendon, MA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Winchendon have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Winchendon, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Murdock High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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 Winchendon, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Murdock Academy For Success
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
175 Grove St
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-1256
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-1256
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Murdock High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3 Memorial Drive
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-1256
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-1256
Gr: 9-12 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Winchendon, MA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Winchendon, MA include Murdock Academy For Success and Murdock High School.
How many public high schools are located in Winchendon?
2 public high schools are located in Winchendon.
What is the racial composition of students in Winchendon?
Winchendon public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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