Essex County Public Schools
Essex County, Massachusetts
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
218
public schools
Total Enrollment
110,879
students
School Districts
41
districts
How to use the Essex 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.
Essex County has 41 district entries. Lynn is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 27 schools.
School records are spread across 38 listed communities. Lawrence has the most listed schools, with 29 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 124 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 10 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 9 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
26 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
218
in Essex County
Reported Enrollment
110,879
218 schools reporting
School Districts
41
districts
Charter Schools
9
4% of total
School Level Breakdown
41 School Districts in Essex County
Lynn
Lawrence
Haverhill
Methuen
Peabody
Andover
Beverly
North Andover
Salem
Danvers
218 Public Schools in Essex County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 26 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 218 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence High School | Profile | Lawrence | Lawrence, 01843Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 3,084 |
| Lynn English High | Profile | Lynn | Lynn, 01902Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,176 |
| Haverhill High | Profile | Haverhill | Haverhill, 01832Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,944 |
| Methuen High | Profile | Methuen | Methuen, 01844Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,916 |
| Classical High | Profile | Lynn | Lynn, 01905Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,818 |
| Andover High | Profile | Andover | Andover, 01810Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,702 |
| Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School | Profile | Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District | Hathorne, 01937Suburb: Large | 9–12 | Vocational | 1,694 |
| Gr Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical | Profile | Greater Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical | Andover, 01810Suburb: Large | 9–12 | Vocational | 1,692 |
| KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School | Profile | KIPP Academy Lynn Charter (District) | Lynn, 01902Suburb: Large | KG–12 | Charter | 1,612 |
| Lynn Vocational Technical Institute | Profile | Lynn | Lynn, 01902Suburb: Large | PK–12 | Vocational | 1,523 |
| Peabody Veterans Memorial High | Profile | Peabody | Peabody, 01960Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,476 |
| Beverly Middle School | Profile | Beverly | Beverly, 01915Suburb: Large | 5–8 | Middle | 1,367 |
| J Henry Higgins Middle | Profile | Peabody | Peabody, 01960Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,346 |
| North Andover High | Profile | North Andover | North Andover, 01845Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,336 |
| Beverly High | Profile | Beverly | Beverly, 01915Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,286 |
| Whittier Regional Vocational | Profile | Whittier Regional Vocational Technical | Haverhill, 01830Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | Vocational | 1,277 |
| Donald P Timony Grammar | Profile | Methuen | Methuen, 01844Suburb: Large | PK–8 | Primary | 1,263 |
| Tenney Grammar School | Profile | Methuen | Methuen, 01844Suburb: Large | PK–8 | Primary | 1,254 |
| Breed Middle School | Profile | Lynn | Lynn, 01905Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,221 |
| Thurgood Marshall Mid | Profile | Lynn | Lynn, 01902Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,215 |
Lawrence High School
Lawrence
Lawrence, 01843 / Suburb: Large
Lynn English High
Lynn
Lynn, 01902 / Suburb: Large
Haverhill High
Haverhill
Haverhill, 01832 / Suburb: Large
Methuen High
Methuen
Methuen, 01844 / Suburb: Large
Classical High
Lynn
Lynn, 01905 / Suburb: Large
Andover High
Andover
Andover, 01810 / Suburb: Large
Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School
Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District
Hathorne, 01937 / Suburb: Large
Gr Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical
Greater Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical
Andover, 01810 / Suburb: Large
KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School
KIPP Academy Lynn Charter (District)
Lynn, 01902 / Suburb: Large
Lynn Vocational Technical Institute
Lynn
Lynn, 01902 / Suburb: Large
Peabody Veterans Memorial High
Peabody
Peabody, 01960 / Suburb: Large
Beverly Middle School
Beverly
Beverly, 01915 / Suburb: Large
J Henry Higgins Middle
Peabody
Peabody, 01960 / Suburb: Large
North Andover High
North Andover
North Andover, 01845 / Suburb: Large
Beverly High
Beverly
Beverly, 01915 / Suburb: Large
Whittier Regional Vocational
Whittier Regional Vocational Technical
Haverhill, 01830 / Rural: Fringe
Donald P Timony Grammar
Methuen
Methuen, 01844 / Suburb: Large
Tenney Grammar School
Methuen
Methuen, 01844 / Suburb: Large
Breed Middle School
Lynn
Lynn, 01905 / Suburb: Large
Thurgood Marshall Mid
Lynn
Lynn, 01902 / Suburb: Large
Additional School Profiles
Dedicated profile pages are generated for a subset of public schools with broad enrollment coverage. All other schools remain listed in the county table.
Essex County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Essex 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 Essex County public school directory?
The directory lists 218 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 Essex 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 Essex 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 Essex County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 26 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 Essex County?
Start with the 41 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 Essex 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.
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.