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Best Schools in South Dennis, MA
South Dennis, MA has 8 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,897 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in South Dennis don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in South Dennis, MA
The top high schools in South Dennis, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nauset Regional High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nauset • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 780 Students
2. Dennis-yarmouth Regional High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dennis-yarmouth • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 888 Students
Best Middle Schools in South Dennis, MA
The top middle schools in South Dennis, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nauset Regional Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nauset • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 528 Students
2. Dennis-yarmouth Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dennis-yarmouth • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 454 Students
3. Dennis-yarmouth Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dennis-yarmouth • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 476 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South Dennis, MA
The top elementary schools in South Dennis, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eddy Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brewster • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 201 Students
2. Ezra H Baker Innovation School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dennis-yarmouth • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 340 Students
3. Stony Brook Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brewster • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 230 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in South Dennis, MA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
South Dennis, MA has a total population of 4,132 with 13% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in South Dennis, 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 South Dennis, MA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.04 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.80 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.24 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Dennis, MA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South Dennis, 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 South Dennis, MA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in South Dennis, MA
How many schools are in South Dennis, MA?
South Dennis, MA has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,897 students in total.
How do schools in South Dennis perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in South Dennis score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in South Dennis don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South Dennis?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 48%
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