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

A+

SchoolGrade

87%

Actual Test Scores

83%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hingham • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1167 Students

2. Duxbury High

A+

SchoolGrade

86%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Duxbury • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 927 Students

3. Norwell High

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

82%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Norwell • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 602 Students

4. Cohasset High School

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

80%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cohasset • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 431 Students

5. Hanover High

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hanover • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 667 Students

6. Marshfield High

A

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Marshfield • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1190 Students

7. Scituate High School

A

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Scituate • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 763 Students

8. Old Rochester Regional High

A

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Old Rochester • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 627 Students

9. Pembroke High School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Pembroke • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 733 Students

10. Apponequet Regional High

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

A+

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hingham • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 844 Students

2. Old Hammondtown

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Mattapoisett • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 192 Students

3. Norwell Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Norwell • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 498 Students

4. Duxbury Middle

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Duxbury • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 623 Students

5. Gates Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Scituate • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 605 Students

6. Cohasset Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Cohasset • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 295 Students

7. Hanover Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hanover • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 801 Students

8. Furnace Brook Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Marshfield • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 868 Students

9. Freetown-lakeville Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Freetown-lakeville • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 675 Students

10. Pembroke Community Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hingham • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 502 Students

2. Wm L Foster Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hingham • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 403 Students

3. Gov Edward Winslow

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Marshfield • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 352 Students

4. Wampatuck Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Scituate • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 454 Students

5. Plymouth River

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hingham • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 381 Students

6. William G Vinal

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Norwell • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 531 Students

7. Jenkins Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Scituate • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 329 Students

8. Manomet Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Plymouth • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 249 Students

9. Grace Farrar Cole

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Norwell • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 522 Students

10. North Pembroke Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

92,183

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

41%

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

A+

11.63 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.79 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

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

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,688 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

78 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Providence County, RI

  • Actual Test Scores: 24%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 47%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Middlesex County, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 51%
  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations