Best High Schools in Middlesex County, MA

Middlesex County, MA has 137 high schools with 94,461 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 Middlesex County score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 58% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Middlesex County meet expectations.

1. Dover-sherborn Regional High

A+

SchoolGrade

94%

Actual Test Scores

88%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dover-sherborn • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 669 Students

2. Lexington High

A+

SchoolGrade

92%

Actual Test Scores

84%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lexington • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2303 Students

3. Wellesley Sr High

A+

SchoolGrade

91%

Actual Test Scores

79%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wellesley • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1412 Students

4. Belmont High

A+

SchoolGrade

89%

Actual Test Scores

85%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Belmont • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1364 Students

5. Acton-boxborough Regional High

A+

SchoolGrade

89%

Actual Test Scores

83%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Acton-boxborough • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1683 Students

6. Winchester High School

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

80%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Winchester • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1383 Students

7. Newton South High

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

85%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Newton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1837 Students

8. Westford Academy

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

85%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Westford • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1525 Students

9. Concord Carlisle High

A+

SchoolGrade

87%

Actual Test Scores

83%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Concord-carlisle • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1306 Students

10. Hopkinton High

A+

SchoolGrade

87%

Actual Test Scores

85%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hopkinton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1234 Students

Best Middle Schools in Middlesex County, MA

Middlesex County, MA has 111 middle schools with 66,961 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 Middlesex County score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Middlesex County meet expectations.

1. Wm Diamond Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lexington • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 942 Students

2. Weston Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Weston • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 444 Students

3. Jonas Clarke Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lexington • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 823 Students

4. Dover-sherborn Regional Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dover-sherborn • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 482 Students

5. Hopkinton Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hopkinton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 972 Students

6. Wayland Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wayland • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 621 Students

7. Raymond J Grey Junior High

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Acton-boxborough • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 825 Students

8. Winthrop L Chenery Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Belmont • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1371 Students

9. Ephraim Curtis Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Sudbury • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 850 Students

10. Gibbs School

A+

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Arlington • Public • Grades 6 • 511 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Middlesex County, MA

Middlesex County, MA has 308 elementary schools with 102,337 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 Middlesex County score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Middlesex County exceed expectations.

1. Hildreth Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Harvard • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 460 Students

2. Winn Brook

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

78%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Belmont • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 434 Students

3. Mason-rice

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

76%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 332 Students

4. Hunnewell

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wellesley • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 198 Students

5. Mary Lee Burbank

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Belmont • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 336 Students

6. Swallow/union School

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Groton-dunstable • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 328 Students

7. Woodland

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Weston • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 320 Students

8. Carlisle School

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Carlisle • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 601 Students

9. Vinson-owen Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Winchester • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 441 Students

10. Brackett

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Arlington • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 425 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Middlesex County, MA

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

Community Factors

Middlesex County, MA has a total population of 1,632,002 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 59% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Middlesex County, MA

268,453

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

59%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Middlesex 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

13.00 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.80 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

10.20 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Middlesex County, MA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,878 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

82 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Middlesex County, MA

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Suffolk County, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Norfolk County, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Essex County, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Worcester County, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Hillsborough County, NH

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Rockingham County, NH

  • Actual Test Scores: 48%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Plymouth County, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Cheshire County, NH

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Franklin County, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Hampshire County, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations