Best Schools in Essex County, MA
Essex County, MA has a total of 327 schools including 75 high schools, 64 middle schools and 185 elementary schools. A total of 147,014 students attend Essex County, MA schools. On average, schools in Essex County score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Essex County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Essex County, MA
Essex County, MA has 75 high schools with 49,025 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 Essex County score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Essex County exceed expectations.
1. Lynnfield High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
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Lynnfield • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 565 Students
2. Masconomet Regional High School
SchoolGrade
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Masconomet • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 990 Students
3. Newburyport High
SchoolGrade
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Newburyport • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 820 Students
4. Hamilton-wenham Regional High
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Hamilton-wenham • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 450 Students
5. Marblehead High
SchoolGrade
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Marblehead • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 879 Students
6. Andover High
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Andover • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1702 Students
7. Ipswich High
SchoolGrade
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Ipswich • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 502 Students
8. Manchester Essex Regional High School
SchoolGrade
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Manchester Essex Regional • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 416 Students
9. North Reading High
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North Reading • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 644 Students
10. Pentucket Regional Sr High
SchoolGrade
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Pentucket • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 591 Students
Best Middle Schools in Essex County, MA
Essex County, MA has 64 middle schools with 37,181 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 Essex County score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Essex County meet expectations.
1. Miles River Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton-wenham • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 371 Students
2. North Reading Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
North Reading • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 541 Students
3. Marblehead Veterans Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Marblehead • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 418 Students
4. Wood Hill Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Andover • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 338 Students
5. Lynnfield Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lynnfield • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 713 Students
6. Village School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Marblehead • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 555 Students
7. Andover West Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Andover • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 518 Students
8. Proctor Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Topsfield • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 259 Students
9. Masconomet Regional Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Masconomet • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 559 Students
10. Doherty Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Andover • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 461 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Essex County, MA
Essex County, MA has 185 elementary schools with 57,211 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 Essex County score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Essex County meet expectations.
1. High Plain Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Andover • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 527 Students
2. L D Batchelder
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
North Reading • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 463 Students
3. Manchester Memorial Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Manchester Essex Regional • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 291 Students
4. Huckleberry Hill
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Lynnfield • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 457 Students
5. Summer Street
SchoolGrade
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Lynnfield • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 421 Students
6. Lincoln Akerman School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Hampton Falls School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 185 Students
7. South Hampton Barnard School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
South Hampton School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 89 Students
8. South Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Andover • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 453 Students
9. Winthrop
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Melrose • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 383 Students
10. Horace Mann
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Melrose • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 244 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Essex County, MA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Essex County, MA has a total population of 809,829 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Essex County, 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 Essex County, MA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.95 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.05 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.90 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Essex County, MA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Essex County, 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 Essex County, MA Internet Health Assessment.
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