Dukes County Schools & Education
Dukes County, Massachusetts
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
84/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,423
National avg $13,239
State avg $13,582
School Score
84/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 72/100
State Score Position
#2
of 14 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Dukes County
Measured School Summary
Dukes County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 84/100 and a graduation rate of 92.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Dukes County invests $21,423 per student annually, reflecting robust funding that typically supports smaller class sizes, competitive teacher salaries, and enriched programming.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 16% above the Massachusetts average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 58% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Dukes 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
8 public schools and 7 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
84/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #2 of 14 Massachusetts counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
3.9 pts above the state average
Funding context
$21,423
$7,841 above the state average
School coverage
8
7 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
Dukes County has 8 public schools across 7 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 Dukes 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
Dukes 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
#2
of 14 Massachusetts counties with school score data. The county score is 12 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.
Martha's Vineyard
High school only in this slice
757 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
Oak Bluffs
Elementary school only in this slice
438 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
Up-Island Regional
Elementary school only in this slice
412 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Edgartown
Elementary school only in this slice
404 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Up-Island Regional is the largest listed district slice, with 2 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 Dukes County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Dukes County district systems?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
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 Dukes 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.
Elite Island Schooling on Martha's Vineyard
Dukes County operates a specialized island education system consisting of 8 public schools and 7 districts. Despite the small scale, the system serves 2,464 students through 5 elementary schools and one central high school. This structure provides a highly localized and community-focused learning experience.
Small Districts with Individual Focus
The Martha's Vineyard Regional High School is the county's largest institution, enrolling 757 students from across the island. The unique Martha's Vineyard Charter Public School represents 12.5% of the total schools, offering a distinct choice for 181 students. Most districts, like Oak Bluffs and Edgartown, focus on a single, high-quality elementary school.
A Rural and Town-Based Island Vibe
Attending school in Dukes County feels intimate, with 5 rural and 3 town-based schools and an average size of 352 students. The environment is dominated by small PK-8 primary schools, like Tisbury Elementary with just 272 students. The regional high school serves as the central hub where the island's diverse youth come together.
School Overview
Total Schools
8
in Dukes County
Reported Enrollment
2,464
8 schools reporting
School Districts
7
districts
Charter Schools
1
13% of total
School Level Breakdown
7 School Districts in Dukes County
Martha's Vineyard
Oak Bluffs
Up-Island Regional
Edgartown
Tisbury
Martha's Vineyard Charter Public School (District)
Gosnold
8 Public Schools in Dukes County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 8 of 8 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martha's Vineyard Regional High | Record | Martha's Vineyard | Oak Bluffs, 02557Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 757 |
| Oak Bluffs Elementary | Record | Oak Bluffs | Oak Bluffs, 02557Town: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 438 |
| Edgartown Elementary | Record | Edgartown | Edgartown, 02539Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 404 |
| West Tisbury Elementary | Record | Up-Island Regional | West Tisbury, 02575Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 342 |
| Tisbury Elementary | Record | Tisbury | Vineyard Haven, 02568Town: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 272 |
| Martha's Vineyard Charter Public School | Record | Martha's Vineyard Charter Public School (District) | West Tisbury, 02575Rural: Fringe | KG–12 | Charter | 181 |
| Chilmark Elementary | Record | Up-Island Regional | Chilmark, 02535Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 70 |
| Cuttyhunk Elementary | Record | Gosnold | Cuttyhunk, 02713Rural: Distant | UG | Other | 0 |
Martha's Vineyard Regional High
Martha's Vineyard
Oak Bluffs, 02557 / Town: Fringe
West Tisbury Elementary
Up-Island Regional
West Tisbury, 02575 / Rural: Fringe
Martha's Vineyard Charter Public School
Martha's Vineyard Charter Public School (District)
West Tisbury, 02575 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$21,423
State avg $13,582
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Schools in Dukes County, Massachusetts — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Dukes County, Massachusetts?
Dukes County operates a specialized island education system consisting of 8 public schools and 7 districts. Despite the small scale, the system serves 2,464 students through 5 elementary schools and one central high school. This structure provides a highly localized and community-focused learning experience.
What are the major school districts in Dukes County, Massachusetts?
The Martha's Vineyard Regional High School is the county's largest institution, enrolling 757 students from across the island. The unique Martha's Vineyard Charter Public School represents 12.5% of the total schools, offering a distinct choice for 181 students. Most districts, like Oak Bluffs and Edgartown, focus on a single, high-quality elementary school.
What is the school experience like in Dukes County?
Attending school in Dukes County feels intimate, with 5 rural and 3 town-based schools and an average size of 352 students. The environment is dominated by small PK-8 primary schools, like Tisbury Elementary with just 272 students. The regional high school serves as the central hub where the island's diverse youth come together.
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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.