Best High Schools in Barnstable County, MA

Barnstable County, MA has 20 high schools with 13,735 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Barnstable County score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Barnstable County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Duxbury High

A+

SchoolGrade

86%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Duxbury • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 927 Students

2. Sturgis Charter Public School

A+

SchoolGrade

86%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sturgis Charter Public (district) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 830 Students

3. Nauset Regional High

A

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Nauset • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 780 Students

4. Falmouth High

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Falmouth • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 766 Students

5. Sandwich Middle High School

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Sandwich • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 928 Students

6. Mashpee Middle-high School

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Mashpee • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 655 Students

7. Plymouth South High

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Plymouth • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1028 Students

8. Plymouth North High

B+

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Plymouth • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1301 Students

9. Bourne High School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bourne • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 351 Students

10. Monomoy Regional High School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Monomoy Regional School District • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 702 Students

Best Middle Schools in Barnstable County, MA

Barnstable County, MA has 11 middle schools with 5,065 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Barnstable County score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Barnstable County don't meet expectations.

1. Morse Pond School

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Falmouth • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 482 Students

2. Monomoy Regional Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Monomoy Regional School District • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 439 Students

3. Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter (district) • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 250 Students

4. Lawrence

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Falmouth • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 477 Students

5. Nauset Regional Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Nauset • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 528 Students

6. Dennis-yarmouth Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Dennis-yarmouth • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 476 Students

7. Dennis-yarmouth Intermediate School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Dennis-yarmouth • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 454 Students

8. Bourne Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Bourne • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 431 Students

9. Barnstable Intermediate School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Barnstable • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 651 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Barnstable County, MA

Barnstable County, MA has 35 elementary schools with 9,192 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Barnstable County score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Barnstable County meet expectations.

1. North Falmouth Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Falmouth • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 315 Students

2. Orleans Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Orleans • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 145 Students

3. Eastham Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Eastham • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 186 Students

4. Truro Central

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Truro • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 99 Students

5. Chatham Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Monomoy Regional School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 151 Students

6. Oak Ridge

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Sandwich • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 674 Students

7. Eddy Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Brewster • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 201 Students

8. West Villages Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Barnstable • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 401 Students

9. Station Avenue Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dennis-yarmouth • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 417 Students

10. Teaticket

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Falmouth • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 265 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Barnstable County, MA

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Barnstable County, MA has a total population of 228,996 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 47% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Barnstable County, MA

27,992

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

47%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Barnstable County, MA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A+

11.80 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

2.87 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

8.92 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Barnstable County, MA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Barnstable County, MA.

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,767 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

71 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Barnstable County, MA Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Newport County, RI

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 24%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Kent County, RI

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 48%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations