Best Schools in Taunton, MA
Taunton, MA has a total of 22 schools including 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 11 elementary schools. A total of 13,291 students attend Taunton, MA schools. On average, schools in Taunton score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Taunton don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Taunton, MA
Taunton, MA has 5 high schools with 5,504 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 Taunton score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Taunton meet expectations.
1. Dighton-rehoboth Regional High School
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Dighton-rehoboth • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 687 Students
2. Norton High
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Norton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 678 Students
3. Bristol-plymouth Vocational Technical
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Bristol-plymouth Regional Vocational Technical • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1310 Students
4. Taunton High
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Taunton • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 2760 Students
5. Taunton Alternative High School
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Taunton • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 69 Students
Best Middle Schools in Taunton, MA
Taunton, MA has 6 middle schools with 3,330 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 Taunton score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Taunton don't meet expectations.
1. Berkley Middle School
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Berkley • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 373 Students
2. Raynham Middle School
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Bridgewater-raynham • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 725 Students
3. Dighton Middle School
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Dighton-rehoboth • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 366 Students
4. Benjamin Friedman Middle
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Taunton • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 730 Students
5. Joseph H Martin
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Taunton • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 642 Students
6. John F Parker Middle
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Taunton • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 494 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Taunton, MA
Taunton, MA has 11 elementary schools with 4,457 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 Taunton score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Taunton don't meet expectations.
1. L G Nourse Elementary
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Norton • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 289 Students
2. Dighton Elementary
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Dighton-rehoboth • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 431 Students
3. Edmund Hatch Bennett
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Taunton • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 285 Students
4. East Taunton Elementary
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Taunton • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 533 Students
5. Joseph C Chamberlain
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Taunton • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 453 Students
6. Elizabeth Pole
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Taunton • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 577 Students
7. James L. Mulcahey Elementary School
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Taunton • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 851 Students
8. H H Galligan
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Taunton • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 259 Students
9. Merrill Elementary School
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Bridgewater-raynham • Public • Grades KG - 1 • 352 Students
10. Our Lady Of Lourdes School
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Our Lady Of Lourdes School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 175 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Taunton, MA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Taunton, MA has a total population of 52,255 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Taunton, 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 Taunton, MA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.15 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.23 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.92 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Taunton, MA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Taunton, MA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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