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Bristol County Public Schools

Bristol County, Massachusetts

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

Total Schools

139

public schools

Total Enrollment

79,826

students

School Districts

27

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Bristol County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Massachusetts; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Bristol County has 27 district entries. New Bedford is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 25 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 25 listed communities. New Bedford has the most listed schools, with 28 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 77 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 5 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 4 charter, 1 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

17 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

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

Elementary77
Middle26
High28
Other8

27 School Districts in Bristol County

New Bedford

25 schools
12,522 students

Fall River

17 schools
10,447 students

Taunton

12 schools
7,905 students

Attleboro

12 schools
5,926 students

North Attleborough

8 schools
3,916 students

Mansfield

5 schools
3,431 students

Easton

4 schools
3,410 students

Dartmouth

6 schools
3,370 students

Dighton-Rehoboth

5 schools
2,477 students

Norton

5 schools
2,366 students

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 data

Level

Showing 20 of 139 matching schools

New Bedford High

New Bedford

New Bedford, 02740 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High2,898 students

Taunton High

Taunton

Taunton, 02780 / Suburb: Large

Profile8–12High2,760 students

B M C Durfee High

Fall River

Fall River, 02720 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,460 students

Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical

Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical

New Bedford, 02745 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12Vocational2,095 students

Attleboro High

Attleboro

Attleboro, 02703 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,844 students

Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical

Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical

South Easton, 02375 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12Vocational1,558 students

Diman Regional Vocational Technical High

Greater Fall River Regional Vocational Technical

Fall River, 02723 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12Vocational1,412 students

Bristol-Plymouth Vocational Technical

Bristol-Plymouth Regional Vocational Technical

Taunton, 02780 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12Vocational1,310 students

Atlantis Charter School

Atlantis Charter (District)

Fall River, 02721 / Suburb: Large

ProfileKG–12Charter1,283 students

North Attleboro High

North Attleborough

North Attleborough, 02760 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,107 students

Mansfield High

Mansfield

Mansfield, 02048 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,092 students

Oliver Ames High

Easton

North Easton, 02356 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,082 students

Normandin Middle School

New Bedford

New Bedford, 02745 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile6–8Middle1,051 students

Alma del Mar Charter School

Alma del Mar Charter School (District)

New Bedford, 02746 / Suburb: Midsize

ProfileKG–8Charter1,038 students

Somerset Berkley Regional High School

Somerset Berkley Regional School District

Somerset, 02726 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,003 students

Dartmouth High

Dartmouth

Dartmouth, 02748 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High979 students

North Attleborough Middle

North Attleborough

North Attleborough, 02760 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle956 students

Keith Middle School

New Bedford

New Bedford, 02740 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle870 students

James L. Mulcahey Elementary School

Taunton

Taunton, 02780 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyPK–4Primary851 students

Westport Middle-High School

Westport

Westport, 02790 / Suburb: Large

Listed only5–12High832 students

Bristol County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Bristol County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Massachusetts. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Bristol County public school directory?

The directory lists 139 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Bristol County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Bristol County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Bristol County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 17 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Bristol County?

Start with the 27 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Bristol County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Bristol County Education OverviewCounty school score: 73/100

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.