Top Rankings
Hingham School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,797 students in Hingham School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Hingham School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,841 Schools
# Students
3,797 Students
913,735 Students
# Teachers
314 Teachers
76,902 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Hingham School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 395 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#19 out of 397 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
44%
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.64
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,150 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
109 Students
66,972 Students
% Asian Students
3%
7%
# Hispanic Students
138 Students
220,816 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
24%
# Black Students
67 Students
85,620 Students
% Black Students
2%
10%
# White Students
3,347 Students
495,615 Students
% White Students
88%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
787 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
128 Students
40,167 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
79
30,924
# Students in K Grade:
283
61,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
279
65,628
# Students in 2nd Grade:
264
63,966
# Students in 3rd Grade:
299
65,083
# Students in 4th Grade:
286
66,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
296
66,453
# Students in 6th Grade:
290
67,299
# Students in 7th Grade:
293
67,468
# Students in 8th Grade:
261
69,397
# Students in 9th Grade:
287
75,502
# Students in 10th Grade:
270
73,829
# Students in 11th Grade:
289
69,463
# Students in 12th Grade:
320
69,134
# Ungraded Students:
1
1,618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,894 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,913. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,672 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$87 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$82 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,894
$23,913
Spending / Student
$21,672
$24,672
Best Hingham School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hingham High School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
17 Union Street
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1560
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1560
Grades: 9-12
| 1,167 students
Rank: #22.
South Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
831 Main Street
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1540
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1540
Grades: K-5
| 502 students
Rank: #33.
Plymouth River
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 High Street
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1530
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1530
Grades: K-5
| 381 students
Rank: #44.
Wm L Foster Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
55 Downer Avenue
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1520
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1520
Grades: K-5
| 403 students
Rank: #55.
East Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2 Collins Street
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1570
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1570
Grades: PK-5
| 500 students
Rank: #66.
Hingham Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1103 Main Street
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1550
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1550
Grades: 6-8
| 844 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hingham School District?
Hingham School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,797 students.
What is the rank of Hingham School District?
Hingham School District is ranked #17 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hingham School District?
88% of Hingham School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hingham School District?
Hingham School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Hingham School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,672 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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