Nantucket County Schools & Education
Nantucket County, Massachusetts
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
67/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
87.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
87.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,692
National avg $13,239
State avg $13,582
School Score
67/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 72/100
State Score Position
#10
of 14 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Nantucket County
Measured School Summary
Nantucket County performs at an average level with a school score of 67/100 and a solid graduation rate of 87.0%.
Funding Context
With $16,692 per pupil, Nantucket County has adequate funding that generally covers core educational needs and some supplemental services.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 8% below the Massachusetts average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 23% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Nantucket 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
4 public schools and 1 district 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
67/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #10 of 14 Massachusetts counties with school score data.
Completion
87.0%
1.1 pts below the state average
Funding context
$16,692
$3,110 above the state average
School coverage
4
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Nantucket County has 4 public schools across 1 district, 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 Nantucket 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.
Small-system county
Nantucket County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#10
of 14 Massachusetts counties with school score data. The county score is 5 points below 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.
Nantucket
Elementary to high school visible
1,718 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Nantucket is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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 Nantucket County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Nantucket 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.
Island Learning in a Single Unified District
Nantucket County operates a focused educational system with just 4 public schools all managed under one island-wide district. This tight-knit community serves 1,718 students through two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. There are no charter or alternative schools, reflecting a centralized public school model.
A Single District Serving the Whole Island
The Nantucket School District encompasses the entire county, ensuring a streamlined and consistent curriculum for all residents. With no charter schools available, the district focuses all local resources on its four main campuses. This singular focus creates a unified educational identity for the island's 1,718 students.
Close-Knit Schools in a Town Setting
All four schools are classified as 'Town' locales, offering a consistent community feel for every grade level. The average school size is 430 students, with Nantucket High being the largest at 586 students. Students progress from the Nantucket Elementary through the Intermediate and Middle schools together, building lasting peer connections.
School Overview
Total Schools
4
in Nantucket County
Reported Enrollment
1,718
4 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Nantucket County
Nantucket
4 Public Schools in Nantucket 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 4 of 4 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nantucket High | Record | Nantucket | Nantucket, 02554Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 586 |
| Nantucket Elementary | Record | Nantucket | Nantucket, 02554Town: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 412 |
| Cyrus Peirce | Record | Nantucket | Nantucket, 02554Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 380 |
| Nantucket Intermediate School | Record | Nantucket | Nantucket, 02554Town: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 340 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$16,692
State avg $13,582
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Schools in Nantucket County, Massachusetts — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Nantucket County, Massachusetts?
Nantucket County operates a focused educational system with just 4 public schools all managed under one island-wide district. This tight-knit community serves 1,718 students through two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. There are no charter or alternative schools, reflecting a centralized public school model.
What are the major school districts in Nantucket County, Massachusetts?
The Nantucket School District encompasses the entire county, ensuring a streamlined and consistent curriculum for all residents. With no charter schools available, the district focuses all local resources on its four main campuses. This singular focus creates a unified educational identity for the island's 1,718 students.
What is the school experience like in Nantucket County?
All four schools are classified as 'Town' locales, offering a consistent community feel for every grade level. The average school size is 430 students, with Nantucket High being the largest at 586 students. Students progress from the Nantucket Elementary through the Intermediate and Middle schools together, building lasting peer connections.
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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.