Best Schools in Plymouth County, MA
Plymouth County, MA has a total of 186 schools including 50 high schools, 36 middle schools and 98 elementary schools. A total of 92,183 students attend Plymouth County, MA schools. On average, schools in Plymouth County score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Plymouth County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Plymouth County, MA
Plymouth County, MA has 50 high schools with 30,534 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 Plymouth County score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Plymouth County exceed expectations.
1. Hingham High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hingham • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1167 Students
2. Duxbury High
SchoolGrade
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Duxbury • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 927 Students
3. Norwell High
SchoolGrade
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Norwell • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 602 Students
4. Cohasset High School
SchoolGrade
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Cohasset • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 431 Students
5. Hanover High
SchoolGrade
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Hanover • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 667 Students
6. Marshfield High
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Marshfield • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1190 Students
7. Scituate High School
SchoolGrade
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Scituate • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 763 Students
8. Old Rochester Regional High
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Old Rochester • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 627 Students
9. Pembroke High School
SchoolGrade
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Pembroke • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 733 Students
10. Apponequet Regional High
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Projected Test Scores
Freetown-lakeville • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 729 Students
Best Middle Schools in Plymouth County, MA
Plymouth County, MA has 36 middle schools with 19,893 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 Plymouth County score 40% 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 Plymouth County meet expectations.
1. Hingham Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hingham • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 844 Students
2. Old Hammondtown
SchoolGrade
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Mattapoisett • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 192 Students
3. Norwell Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Norwell • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 498 Students
4. Duxbury Middle
SchoolGrade
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Duxbury • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 623 Students
5. Gates Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Scituate • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 605 Students
6. Cohasset Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Cohasset • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 295 Students
7. Hanover Middle
SchoolGrade
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Hanover • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 801 Students
8. Furnace Brook Middle
SchoolGrade
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Marshfield • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 868 Students
9. Freetown-lakeville Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Freetown-lakeville • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 675 Students
10. Pembroke Community Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Pembroke • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 405 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Plymouth County, MA
Plymouth County, MA has 98 elementary schools with 40,529 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 Plymouth County score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Plymouth County meet expectations.
1. South Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
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Hingham • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 502 Students
2. Wm L Foster Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Hingham • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 403 Students
3. Gov Edward Winslow
SchoolGrade
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Marshfield • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 352 Students
4. Wampatuck Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Scituate • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 454 Students
5. Plymouth River
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Hingham • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 381 Students
6. William G Vinal
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Norwell • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 531 Students
7. Jenkins Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Scituate • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 329 Students
8. Manomet Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Plymouth • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 249 Students
9. Grace Farrar Cole
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Norwell • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 522 Students
10. North Pembroke Elementary
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Pembroke • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 516 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Plymouth County, MA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Plymouth County, MA has a total population of 530,819 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Plymouth 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 Plymouth County, MA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.63 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.79 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.84 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Plymouth County, MA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Plymouth 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 Plymouth County, MA Internet Health Assessment.
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