J Henry Higgins Middle
Reported Enrollment
1,346
students
District
Peabody
County Context Score
66/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
85 Perkins Street, Peabody, MA, 01960
School District
Peabody
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 250936001495
- District ID
- 2509360
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
6–8
Middle · Regular
Enrollment
1,346 students
School Setting
Suburb: Large
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
J Henry Higgins Middle is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
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This district context includes 11 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
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What J Henry Higgins Middle tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Peabody, Essex County, and comparable middle schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 6–8 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other middle schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- Suburb: Large matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for J Henry Higgins Middle. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Peabody.
1,346 students
J Henry Higgins Middle reports 1,346 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 39 other middle schools in Essex County with enrollment data, 38 report fewer students and 1 report more. The peer median is 514 students.
40 middle schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 516 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
11 district schools
Peabody lists 8 primary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 other schools in the current NCES data. For a middle-school choice, confirm which high school students usually continue to and whether program eligibility changes by address.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
8
Middle
1
High
1
Other
1
Nearby context inside Peabody
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School Profile FAQ
Is J Henry Higgins Middle a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Peabody.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for J Henry Higgins Middle?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the J Henry Higgins Middle data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare J Henry Higgins Middle with nearby schools?
J Henry Higgins Middle should be compared with 40 middle schools in Essex County, plus other schools in Peabody. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for J Henry Higgins Middle?
Before using J Henry Higgins Middle in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Peabody.
Part of Peabody
J Henry Higgins Middle is one of 11 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 5,875 students across 11 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
11
Reported Enrollment
5,875
11 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
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- John E BurkeKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Captain Samuel BrownKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- South MemorialPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Thomas CarrollKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Peabody Veterans Memorial High9–12 · HighProfile
- West MemorialPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- William A Welch SrPK–3 · PrimaryListed only
- John E. McCarthyPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Peabody Personalized Remote Education ProgramKG–12 · OtherListed only
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Essex County Schools
County Context Score
66/100
County-level composite across 218 public schools
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.