Bristol County Schools & Education
Bristol County, Massachusetts
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
73/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
90.2%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.2%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,941
National avg $13,239
State avg $13,582
School Score
73/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 72/100
State Score Position
#8
of 14 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Bristol County
Measured School Summary
Bristol County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 73/100 and a graduation rate of 90.2%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Bristol County spends $10,941 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 1% above the Massachusetts average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 19% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Bristol 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
139 public schools and 27 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
73/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #8 of 14 Massachusetts counties with school score data.
Completion
90.2%
2.1 pts above the state average
Funding context
$10,941
$2,641 below the state average
School coverage
139
27 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
Bristol County has 139 public schools across 27 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.
What Bristol 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.
Large multi-district county
Bristol County has many school records across many districts. County averages are only the opening screen; neighborhood-level assignment and grade-band fit matter more here.
State position
#8
of 14 Massachusetts counties with school score data. The county score is roughly in line with 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.
New Bedford
Elementary to high school visible
12,522 students
25 listed schools in this county slice.
Fall River
Elementary to high school visible
10,447 students
17 listed schools in this county slice.
Taunton
Elementary to high school visible
7,905 students
12 listed schools in this county slice.
Attleboro
Elementary to high school visible
5,926 students
12 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
New Bedford is the largest listed district slice, with 25 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 Bristol County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Bristol 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 Bristol 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 Massive Network for a Growing Region
Bristol County supports a large-scale education system with 139 public schools and 27 different districts. Total enrollment reaches nearly 80,000 students, supported by 77 elementary schools and 28 high schools. This robust infrastructure includes alternative schools to ensure diverse learning needs are met across the county.
High-Capacity Districts in Major Hubs
New Bedford and Fall River are the primary education hubs, serving 12,522 and 10,447 students respectively. Four charter schools operate in the county, providing alternative options within these large urban centers. Attleboro also plays a major role, managing 12 schools for its nearly 6,000 students.
Suburban Life and Large High Schools
The county is overwhelmingly suburban, with 128 of its 139 schools located in suburb locales. Schools are larger here than in neighboring counties, averaging 574 students per building. New Bedford High is the county's flagship, serving 2,898 students in a bustling, high-capacity environment.
School Overview
Total Schools
139
in Bristol County
Reported Enrollment
79,826
139 schools reporting
School Districts
27
districts
Charter Schools
4
3% of total
School Level Breakdown
27 School Districts in Bristol County
New Bedford
GuideFall River
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139 Public Schools in Bristol County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 17 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 139 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Bedford High | Profile | New Bedford | New Bedford, 02740Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 2,898 |
| Taunton High | Profile | Taunton | Taunton, 02780Suburb: Large | 8–12 | High | 2,760 |
| B M C Durfee High | Profile | Fall River | Fall River, 02720Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,460 |
| Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical | Profile | Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical | New Bedford, 02745Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | Vocational | 2,095 |
| Attleboro High | Profile | Attleboro | Attleboro, 02703Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,844 |
| Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical | Profile | Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical | South Easton, 02375Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | Vocational | 1,558 |
| Diman Regional Vocational Technical High | Profile | Greater Fall River Regional Vocational Technical | Fall River, 02723Suburb: Large | 9–12 | Vocational | 1,412 |
| Bristol-Plymouth Vocational Technical | Profile | Bristol-Plymouth Regional Vocational Technical | Taunton, 02780Suburb: Large | 9–12 | Vocational | 1,310 |
| Atlantis Charter School | Profile | Atlantis Charter (District) | Fall River, 02721Suburb: Large | KG–12 | Charter | 1,283 |
| North Attleboro High | Profile | North Attleborough | North Attleborough, 02760Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,107 |
| Mansfield High | Profile | Mansfield | Mansfield, 02048Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,092 |
| Oliver Ames High | Profile | Easton | North Easton, 02356Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,082 |
| Normandin Middle School | Profile | New Bedford | New Bedford, 02745Suburb: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 1,051 |
| Alma del Mar Charter School | Profile | Alma del Mar Charter School (District) | New Bedford, 02746Suburb: Midsize | KG–8 | Charter | 1,038 |
| Somerset Berkley Regional High School | Profile | Somerset Berkley Regional School District | Somerset, 02726Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,003 |
| Dartmouth High | Profile | Dartmouth | Dartmouth, 02748Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 979 |
| North Attleborough Middle | Profile | North Attleborough | North Attleborough, 02760Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 956 |
| Keith Middle School | Record | New Bedford | New Bedford, 02740Suburb: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 870 |
| James L. Mulcahey Elementary School | Record | Taunton | Taunton, 02780Suburb: Large | PK–4 | Primary | 851 |
| Westport Middle-High School | Record | Westport | Westport, 02790Suburb: Large | 5–12 | High | 832 |
New Bedford High
New Bedford
New Bedford, 02740 / Suburb: Midsize
Taunton High
Taunton
Taunton, 02780 / Suburb: Large
B M C Durfee High
Fall River
Fall River, 02720 / Suburb: Large
Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical
Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical
New Bedford, 02745 / Suburb: Midsize
Attleboro High
Attleboro
Attleboro, 02703 / Suburb: Large
Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical
Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical
South Easton, 02375 / Rural: Fringe
Diman Regional Vocational Technical High
Greater Fall River Regional Vocational Technical
Fall River, 02723 / Suburb: Large
Bristol-Plymouth Vocational Technical
Bristol-Plymouth Regional Vocational Technical
Taunton, 02780 / Suburb: Large
Atlantis Charter School
Atlantis Charter (District)
Fall River, 02721 / Suburb: Large
North Attleboro High
North Attleborough
North Attleborough, 02760 / Suburb: Large
Mansfield High
Mansfield
Mansfield, 02048 / Suburb: Large
Oliver Ames High
Easton
North Easton, 02356 / Suburb: Large
Normandin Middle School
New Bedford
New Bedford, 02745 / Suburb: Midsize
Alma del Mar Charter School
Alma del Mar Charter School (District)
New Bedford, 02746 / Suburb: Midsize
Somerset Berkley Regional High School
Somerset Berkley Regional School District
Somerset, 02726 / Suburb: Large
Dartmouth High
Dartmouth
Dartmouth, 02748 / Suburb: Midsize
North Attleborough Middle
North Attleborough
North Attleborough, 02760 / Suburb: Large
James L. Mulcahey Elementary School
Taunton
Taunton, 02780 / Suburb: Large
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$10,941
State avg $13,582
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Schools in Bristol County, Massachusetts — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Bristol County, Massachusetts?
Bristol County supports a large-scale education system with 139 public schools and 27 different districts. Total enrollment reaches nearly 80,000 students, supported by 77 elementary schools and 28 high schools. This robust infrastructure includes alternative schools to ensure diverse learning needs are met across the county.
What are the major school districts in Bristol County, Massachusetts?
New Bedford and Fall River are the primary education hubs, serving 12,522 and 10,447 students respectively. Four charter schools operate in the county, providing alternative options within these large urban centers. Attleboro also plays a major role, managing 12 schools for its nearly 6,000 students.
What is the school experience like in Bristol County?
The county is overwhelmingly suburban, with 128 of its 139 schools located in suburb locales. Schools are larger here than in neighboring counties, averaging 574 students per building. New Bedford High is the county's flagship, serving 2,898 students in a bustling, high-capacity environment.
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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.