For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 9,098 students in Barnstable County, MA.
The top ranked public high schools in Barnstable County, MA are Sturgis Charter Public School, Sandwich Middle High School and Nauset Regional High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barnstable County, MA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Barnstable County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Barnstable County, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sturgis Charter Public School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Barnstable County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sturgis Charter Public School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
427 Main Street
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 778-1782
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 778-1782
Grades: 9-12
| 830 students
Rank: #22.
Sandwich Middle High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
365 Quaker Meetinghouse Rd
East Sandwich, MA 02537
(508) 888-4900
East Sandwich, MA 02537
(508) 888-4900
Grades: 7-12
| 928 students
Rank: #33.
Nauset Regional High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Cable Rd
North Eastham, MA 02651
(508) 255-1505
North Eastham, MA 02651
(508) 255-1505
Grades: 9-12
| 780 students
Rank: #44.
Mashpee Middle-high School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Old Barnstable Road
Mashpee, MA 02649
(508) 539-3600
Mashpee, MA 02649
(508) 539-3600
Grades: 7-12
| 655 students
Rank: #55.
Falmouth High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
874 Gifford Street
Falmouth, MA 02540
(508) 540-2200
Falmouth, MA 02540
(508) 540-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 766 students
Rank: #66.
Monomoy Regional High School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
75 Oak Street
Harwich, MA 02645
(508) 430-7200
Harwich, MA 02645
(508) 430-7200
Grades: 8-12
| 702 students
Rank: #77.
Cape Cod Region Vocational Technical
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
351 Pleasant Lake Avenue
Harwich, MA 02645
(508) 432-4500
Harwich, MA 02645
(508) 432-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 666 students
Rank: #88.
Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
220 Sandwich Rd
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-7711
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-7711
Grades: 9-12
| 769 students
Rank: #99.
Dennis-yarmouth Regional High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
210 Station Avenue
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 398-7636
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 398-7636
Grades: 8-12
| 888 students
Rank: #1010.
Bourne High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
75 Waterhouse Rd
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-0670
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-0670
Grades: 9-12
| 351 students
Rank: #1111.
Barnstable High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
744 West Main Street
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6445
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6445
Grades: 8-12
| 1,763 students
Barnstable County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
165 Bearses Way
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6485
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6485
Grades: K-3
| 290 students
744 West Main St
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 775-2770
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 775-2770
Grades: PK
| 102 students
Barnstable Hmcs School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
730 Osterville-w. Barnstable R
Marstons Mills, MA 02648
(508) 420-2272
Marstons Mills, MA 02648
(508) 420-2272
Grades: 5-6
| 919 students
Barnstable Horace Mann Charter School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
730 Ostervillew. Barnstable R
Marstons Mills, MA 02648
(508) 420-2272
Marstons Mills, MA 02648
(508) 420-2272
Grades: 4-5
| 806 students
895 Falmouth Rd
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6460
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6460
Grades: 6-8
| 927 students
425 Crowell Road
Chatham, MA 02633
(508) 945-5148
Chatham, MA 02633
(508) 945-5148
Grades: 5-8
| 160 students
140 Old Oyster Road
Cotuit, MA 02635
(508) 428-0268
Cotuit, MA 02635
(508) 428-0268
Grades: 3-4
| 111 students
30 Williston Rd
Sagamore Beach, MA 02562
(508) 888-0150
Sagamore Beach, MA 02562
(508) 888-0150
Grades: 1-4
| 174 students
151 Route 130
Forestdale, MA 02644
(508) 477-6600
Forestdale, MA 02644
(508) 477-6600
Grades: K-6
| 524 students
204 Sisson Road
Harwich, MA 02645
(508) 430-7212
Harwich, MA 02645
(508) 430-7212
Grades: 5-8
| 415 students
33 Water St Rte 130
Sandwich, MA 02563
(508) 888-1343
Sandwich, MA 02563
(508) 888-1343
Grades: PK-6
| 556 students
165 Bearses Way
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6485
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6485
Grades: K-4
| 276 students
134 Old Main Street
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 398-7680
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 398-7680
Grades: 3-5
| 236 students
1175 Route 28
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 398-7685
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 398-7685
Grades: PK-3
| 256 students
2095 Main Street
Marstons Mills, MA 02648
(508) 428-2090
Marstons Mills, MA 02648
(508) 428-2090
Grades: K-2
| 168 students
500 Old Barnstable Road
Mashpee, MA 02649
(508) 539-3601
Mashpee, MA 02649
(508) 539-3601
Grades: 7-8
| 230 students
901 Route 134/drwr R
South Dennis, MA 02660
(508) 398-7695
South Dennis, MA 02660
(508) 398-7695
Grades: 4-8
| 428 students
99 West Bay Road
Osterville, MA 02655
(508) 428-8538
Osterville, MA 02655
(508) 428-8538
Grades: 3-4
| 119 students
350 Bumps River Rd
Osterville, MA 02655
(508) 428-6638
Osterville, MA 02655
(508) 428-6638
Grades: K-2
| 149 students
5500 Curtis Boulevard
Buzzards Bay, MA 02542
(508) 563-2206
Buzzards Bay, MA 02542
(508) 563-2206
Grades: PK-4
| 335 students
70 Trowbridge Rd
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-0680
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-0680
Grades: K-4
| 338 students
12 Winslow St
Provincetown, MA 02657
(508) 487-5040
Provincetown, MA 02657
(508) 487-5040
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
365 Quaker Meetinghouse Road
East Sandwich, MA 02537
(508) 888-4900
East Sandwich, MA 02537
(508) 888-4900
Grades: 7-8
| 393 students
2 Mayflower Ln
Provincetown, MA 02657
(508) 487-5020
Provincetown, MA 02657
(508) 487-5020
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Barnstable County, MA?
The top ranked public high schools in Barnstable County, MA include Sturgis Charter Public School, Sandwich Middle High School and Nauset Regional High School.
How many public high schools are located in Barnstable County?
11 public high schools are located in Barnstable County.
What is the racial composition of students in Barnstable County?
Barnstable County public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Barnstable County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Barnstable County include: Dennis-yarmouth Regional High School vs. Barnstable High School, Monomoy Regional High School vs. Nauset Regional High School, Mashpee Middle-high School vs. Falmouth High School
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