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Barnstable County Schools & Education

School Score

85/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Higher Signal

Graduation Rate

92.4%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

92.4%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 88.1%

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,760

National avg $13,239

State avg $13,582

School Score

85/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 72/100

State Score Position

#1

of 14 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Barnstable County

Measured School Summary

Barnstable County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 85/100 and a graduation rate of 92.4%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.

Funding Context

With $14,760 per pupil, Barnstable County has adequate funding that generally covers core educational needs and some supplemental services.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 18% above the Massachusetts average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 9% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Barnstable County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

49 public schools and 18 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

85/100

Higher measured signal. Ranks #1 of 14 Massachusetts counties with school score data.

Completion

92.4%

4.3 pts above the state average

Funding context

$14,760

$1,178 above the state average

School coverage

49

18 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Barnstable County has 49 public schools across 18 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

Parent decision brief

What Barnstable County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Higher-signal county

Barnstable County screens well on the measured county-level school signal. The next check is whether that strength is broad across districts or concentrated in a few school pathways.

State position

#1

of 14 Massachusetts counties with school score data. The county score is 13 points above the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

Barnstable

Elementary to high school visible

4,838 students

Elementary 6Middle 1High 1Other 1

9 listed schools in this county slice.

Falmouth

Elementary to high school visible

2,967 students

Elementary 4Middle 2High 1Other 0

7 listed schools in this county slice.

Dennis-Yarmouth

Elementary to high school visible

2,857 students

Elementary 3Middle 2High 1Other 0

6 listed schools in this county slice.

Sandwich

Elementary and high visible

2,142 students

Elementary 2Middle 0High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Barnstable is the largest listed district slice, with 9 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Barnstable County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Barnstable County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Barnstable County, Massachusetts

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

A Robust Education Network Across the Cape

Barnstable County manages an extensive education infrastructure featuring 49 public schools across 18 districts. The network serves 22,494 students and consists of 28 elementary, 9 middle, and 11 high schools. This structured system ensures comprehensive coverage from primary education through graduation for the region's families.

Large Districts and Specialized Charter Options

The Barnstable district leads the county with 4,838 students across 9 schools, followed by Falmouth and Dennis-Yarmouth. Charter schools like Sturgis Charter Public School represent 4.1% of the county's schools, offering specialized pathways for 830 students. These major districts form the backbone of the Cape's academic community.

Suburban Learning with a Coastal Feel

With 33 schools in suburban settings and an average size of 459 students, the county offers a balanced learning environment. Barnstable High stands as the largest institution with 1,763 students, contrasting with the smaller, more intimate elementary schools. The mix of 10 city-based and 5 rural schools provides diverse options for every lifestyle.

School Overview

Total Schools

49

in Barnstable County

Reported Enrollment

22,494

49 schools reporting

School Districts

18

districts

Charter Schools

2

4% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary28
Middle9
High11
Other1

18 School Districts in Barnstable County

Barnstable

Guide
9 schools
4,838 students
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Falmouth

7 schools
2,967 students

Dennis-Yarmouth

6 schools
2,857 students

Sandwich

3 schools
2,142 students

Monomoy Regional School District

4 schools
1,769 students

Bourne

4 schools
1,554 students

Mashpee

3 schools
1,443 students

Nauset

2 schools
1,308 students

Sturgis Charter Public (District)

1 school
830 students

Upper Cape Cod Regional Vocational Technical

1 school
769 students

49 Public Schools in Barnstable County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 49 matching schools

Barnstable High

Barnstable

Hyannis, 02601 / City: Small

Profile8–12High1,763 students

Sandwich Middle High School

Sandwich

East Sandwich, 02537 / Suburb: Midsize

Record7–12High928 students

Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High

Dennis-Yarmouth

South Yarmouth, 02664 / Suburb: Midsize

Record8–12High888 students

Sturgis Charter Public School

Sturgis Charter Public (District)

Hyannis, 02601 / City: Small

Record9–12Charter830 students

Nauset Regional High

Nauset

North Eastham, 02651 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High780 students

Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical

Upper Cape Cod Regional Vocational Technical

Bourne, 02532 / Suburb: Midsize

Record9–12Vocational769 students

Falmouth High

Falmouth

Falmouth, 02540 / Suburb: Midsize

Record9–12High766 students

Barnstable United Elementary School

Barnstable

Marston Mills, 02648 / City: Small

Record4–5Primary735 students

Monomoy Regional High School

Monomoy Regional School District

Harwich, 02645 / Suburb: Midsize

Record8–12High702 students

Oak Ridge

Sandwich

East Sandwich, 02537 / Suburb: Midsize

Record3–6Primary674 students

Cape Cod Region Vocational Technical

Cape Cod Regional Vocational Technical

Harwich, 02645 / Suburb: Midsize

Record9–12Vocational666 students

Mashpee Middle-High School

Mashpee

Mashpee, 02649 / Suburb: Midsize

Record7–12High655 students

Barnstable Intermediate School

Barnstable

Hyannis, 02601 / City: Small

Record6–7Middle651 students

Forestdale School

Sandwich

Sandwich, 02644 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordPK–2Primary540 students

Nauset Regional Middle

Nauset

Orleans, 02653 / Suburb: Midsize

Record6–8Middle528 students

Morse Pond School

Falmouth

Falmouth, 02540 / Suburb: Midsize

Record5–6Middle482 students

Harwich Elementary School

Monomoy Regional School District

Harwich, 02645 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordPK–4Primary477 students

Lawrence

Falmouth

Falmouth, 02540 / Suburb: Midsize

Record7–8Middle477 students

Dennis-Yarmouth Middle School

Dennis-Yarmouth

South Yarmouth, 02664 / Suburb: Midsize

Record6–7Middle476 students

Dennis-Yarmouth Intermediate School

Dennis-Yarmouth

South Yarmouth, 02664 / Suburb: Midsize

Record4–6Middle454 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$14,760

State avg $13,582

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Massachusetts counties have the highest graduation rates?
Barnstable County (92.4%), Hampshire County (92.3%), and Middlesex County (92.1%) currently lead Massachusetts among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Massachusetts?
Across Massachusetts counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $13,582. The highest current county values are Dukes County ($21,423), Nantucket County ($16,692), and Suffolk County ($15,756). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Barnstable County?
Barnstable County has a school score of 85/100, which is a higher measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Barnstable County?
The high school graduation rate in Barnstable County is 92.4%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Barnstable County spend per student?
Barnstable County spends $14,760 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Barnstable County, Massachusetts — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Barnstable County, Massachusetts?

Barnstable County manages an extensive education infrastructure featuring 49 public schools across 18 districts. The network serves 22,494 students and consists of 28 elementary, 9 middle, and 11 high schools. This structured system ensures comprehensive coverage from primary education through graduation for the region's families.

What are the major school districts in Barnstable County, Massachusetts?

The Barnstable district leads the county with 4,838 students across 9 schools, followed by Falmouth and Dennis-Yarmouth. Charter schools like Sturgis Charter Public School represent 4.1% of the county's schools, offering specialized pathways for 830 students. These major districts form the backbone of the Cape's academic community.

What is the school experience like in Barnstable County?

With 33 schools in suburban settings and an average size of 459 students, the county offers a balanced learning environment. Barnstable High stands as the largest institution with 1,763 students, contrasting with the smaller, more intimate elementary schools. The mix of 10 city-based and 5 rural schools provides diverse options for every lifestyle.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.