Plymouth County Schools & Education
Plymouth County, Massachusetts
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
78/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
91.7%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
91.7%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,345
National avg $13,239
State avg $13,582
School Score
78/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 72/100
State Score Position
#6
of 14 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Plymouth County
Measured School Summary
Plymouth County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 78/100 and a graduation rate of 91.7%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Plymouth County spends $11,345 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 8% above the Massachusetts average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 16% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Plymouth 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
138 public schools and 34 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
78/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #6 of 14 Massachusetts counties with school score data.
Completion
91.7%
3.6 pts above the state average
Funding context
$11,345
$2,237 below the state average
School coverage
138
34 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
Plymouth County has 138 public schools across 34 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 Plymouth 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.
Large multi-district county
Plymouth County has many school records across many districts. County averages are only the opening screen; neighborhood-level assignment and grade-band fit matter more here.
State position
#6
of 14 Massachusetts counties with school score data. The county score is 6 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.
Brockton
Elementary to high school visible
14,906 students
24 listed schools in this county slice.
Plymouth
Elementary to high school visible
7,119 students
13 listed schools in this county slice.
Bridgewater-Raynham
Elementary to high school visible
3,904 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Hingham
Elementary to high school visible
3,797 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Brockton is the largest listed district slice, with 24 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 Plymouth County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Plymouth County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
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 Plymouth 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.
Diverse Districts Across the South Shore
Plymouth County manages 138 public schools across 34 different school districts, serving a total of 77,146 students. The landscape is dominated by 70 elementary schools, complemented by 28 middle schools and 33 high schools. A small selection of charter and alternative schools provides additional choice for roughly 3% of the student population.
Suburban Settings with Large High Schools
Most students attend school in suburban locales, though 19 rural campuses offer a more quiet, community-focused feel. The county is home to Brockton High, a massive institution with 3,679 students, which significantly exceeds the county's average school size of 559. Smaller towns like Marshfield and Hingham also host major high schools with enrollments over 1,100.
School Overview
Total Schools
138
in Plymouth County
Reported Enrollment
77,146
138 schools reporting
School Districts
34
districts
Charter Schools
4
3% of total
School Level Breakdown
34 School Districts in Plymouth County
Brockton
GuidePlymouth
GuideBridgewater-Raynham
GuideHingham
GuideMarshfield
GuideWhitman-Hanson
GuideMiddleborough
Duxbury
Freetown-Lakeville
Scituate
138 Public Schools in Plymouth County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 10 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 138 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brockton High | Profile | Brockton | Brockton, 02301Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 3,679 |
| Bridgewater-Raynham Regional | Profile | Bridgewater-Raynham | Bridgewater, 02324Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,390 |
| Plymouth North High | Profile | Plymouth | Plymouth, 02360Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,301 |
| Marshfield High | Profile | Marshfield | Marshfield, 02050Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,190 |
| Hingham High | Profile | Hingham | Hingham, 02043Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,167 |
| Whitman Hanson Regional | Profile | Whitman-Hanson | Whitman, 02382Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,093 |
| South Shore Charter Public School | Profile | South Shore Charter Public (District) | Norwell, 02061Suburb: Large | KG–12 | Charter | 1,054 |
| Silver Lake Regional High | Profile | Silver Lake | Kingston, 02364Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,046 |
| Plymouth South High | Profile | Plymouth | Plymouth, 02360Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,028 |
| Mitchell Elementary School | Profile | Bridgewater-Raynham | Bridgewater, 02324Suburb: Large | PK–2 | Primary | 957 |
| Edgar B Davis | Record | Brockton | Brockton, 02302Suburb: Large | KG–8 | Primary | 930 |
| Duxbury High | Record | Duxbury | Duxbury, 02332Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 927 |
| Wareham Elementary School | Record | Wareham | Wareham, 02571Suburb: Midsize | PK–4 | Primary | 919 |
| East Bridgewater JR./SR. High School | Record | East Bridgewater | East Bridgewater, 02333Suburb: Large | 7–12 | High | 904 |
| Plymouth Commun Intermediate | Record | Plymouth | Plymouth, 02360Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 878 |
| Furnace Brook Middle | Record | Marshfield | Marshfield, 02050Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 868 |
| Middleborough High | Record | Middleborough | Middleborough, 02346Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 851 |
| Hingham Middle School | Record | Hingham | Hingham, 02043Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 844 |
| Hanover Middle | Record | Hanover | Hanover, 02339Suburb: Large | 5–8 | Middle | 801 |
| Williams Intermediate School | Record | Bridgewater-Raynham | Bridgewater, 02324Suburb: Large | 3–5 | Primary | 801 |
Brockton High
Brockton
Brockton, 02301 / Suburb: Large
Bridgewater-Raynham Regional
Bridgewater-Raynham
Bridgewater, 02324 / Suburb: Large
Plymouth North High
Plymouth
Plymouth, 02360 / Suburb: Large
Marshfield High
Marshfield
Marshfield, 02050 / Suburb: Large
Hingham High
Hingham
Hingham, 02043 / Suburb: Large
Whitman Hanson Regional
Whitman-Hanson
Whitman, 02382 / Rural: Fringe
South Shore Charter Public School
South Shore Charter Public (District)
Norwell, 02061 / Suburb: Large
Silver Lake Regional High
Silver Lake
Kingston, 02364 / Suburb: Large
Plymouth South High
Plymouth
Plymouth, 02360 / Suburb: Midsize
Mitchell Elementary School
Bridgewater-Raynham
Bridgewater, 02324 / Suburb: Large
East Bridgewater JR./SR. High School
East Bridgewater
East Bridgewater, 02333 / Suburb: Large
Williams Intermediate School
Bridgewater-Raynham
Bridgewater, 02324 / Suburb: Large
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$11,345
State avg $13,582
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Schools in Plymouth County, Massachusetts — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Plymouth County, Massachusetts?
Plymouth County manages 138 public schools across 34 different school districts, serving a total of 77,146 students. The landscape is dominated by 70 elementary schools, complemented by 28 middle schools and 33 high schools. A small selection of charter and alternative schools provides additional choice for roughly 3% of the student population.
What is the school experience like in Plymouth County?
Most students attend school in suburban locales, though 19 rural campuses offer a more quiet, community-focused feel. The county is home to Brockton High, a massive institution with 3,679 students, which significantly exceeds the county's average school size of 559. Smaller towns like Marshfield and Hingham also host major high schools with enrollments over 1,100.
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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.