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

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dighton-rehoboth • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 687 Students

2. Norton High

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Norton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 678 Students

3. Bristol-plymouth Vocational Technical

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Bristol-plymouth Regional Vocational Technical • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1310 Students

4. Taunton High

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Taunton • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 2760 Students

5. Taunton Alternative High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

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

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Berkley • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 373 Students

2. Raynham Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bridgewater-raynham • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 725 Students

3. Dighton Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Dighton-rehoboth • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 366 Students

4. Benjamin Friedman Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Taunton • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 730 Students

5. Joseph H Martin

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Taunton • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 642 Students

6. John F Parker Middle

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

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

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Norton • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 289 Students

2. Dighton Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Dighton-rehoboth • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 431 Students

3. Edmund Hatch Bennett

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Taunton • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 285 Students

4. East Taunton Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Taunton • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 533 Students

5. Joseph C Chamberlain

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Taunton • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 453 Students

6. Elizabeth Pole

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Taunton • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 577 Students

7. James L. Mulcahey Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Taunton • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 851 Students

8. H H Galligan

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Taunton • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 259 Students

9. Merrill Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Bridgewater-raynham • Public • Grades KG - 1 • 352 Students

10. Our Lady Of Lourdes School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

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

13,291

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

85%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

24%

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

B+

12.15 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.23 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

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

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,746 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

54 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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