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Best Schools in Athol, MA
Athol, MA has 11 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 4,108 students. On average they score 30% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Athol don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Athol, MA
The top high schools in Athol, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Narragansett Regional High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Narragansett • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 468 Students
2. Ralph C Mahar Regional
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ralph C Mahar • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 523 Students
3. Athol High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Athol-royalston • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 404 Students
Best Middle Schools in Athol, MA
The top middle schools in Athol, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Narragansett Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Narragansett • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 359 Students
2. Athol-royalston Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Athol-royalston • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 429 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Athol, MA
The top elementary schools in Athol, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Petersham Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Petersham • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 126 Students
2. Swift River
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Salem-wendell • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 131 Students
3. Royalston Community School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Athol-royalston • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 158 Students
4. Templeton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Narragansett • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 644 Students
5. Dexter Park
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 294 Students
6. Athol Community Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Athol-royalston • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 572 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Athol, MA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Athol, MA has a total population of 11,400 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Athol, MA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Athol, MA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.25 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.02 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.22 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Athol, MA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Athol, MA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Athol, MA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Athol, MA
How many schools are in Athol, MA?
Athol, MA has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 4,108 students in total.
How do schools in Athol perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Athol score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Athol don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Athol?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Athol
3 of 3 schools in Athol carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
D: 3
All 3 public schools we grade in Athol. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.