King Philip School District

18 King Street
Norfolk, MA 02056
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,849 students in King Philip School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in King Philip School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,837 Schools
# Students
1,849 Students
916,334 Students
# Teachers
141 Teachers
77,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

King Philip School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 393 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 94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MA)
#120 out of 397 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of King Philip  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of King Philip  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of King Philip  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of King Philip  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
94%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of King Philip  School District and public school graduation rate of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.31
0.65
# American Indian Students
5 Students
2,192 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
60 Students
67,818 Students
% Asian Students
3%
7%
# Hispanic Students
110 Students
230,769 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
25%
# Black Students
58 Students
88,074 Students
% Black Students
3%
10%
# White Students
1,533 Students
483,656 Students
% White Students
83%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
785 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
73 Students
41,339 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
32,288
# Students in K Grade:
-
62,105
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
64,458
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
66,664
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
64,731
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
65,978
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
67,142
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
67,086
# Students in 7th Grade:
357
68,011
# Students in 8th Grade:
350
68,221
# Students in 9th Grade:
266
73,757
# Students in 10th Grade:
314
73,439
# Students in 11th Grade:
265
71,886
# Students in 12th Grade:
292
68,770
# Ungraded Students:
5
1,798

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $24,910 is higher than the state median of $23,845. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,880 is less than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$21,850 MM
This chart displays total revenue of King Philip  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$44 MM
$22,544 MM
This chart displays total spending of King Philip  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$24,910
$23,845
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in King Philip  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$23,880
$24,602
This chart displays average spending per public school student in King Philip  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best King Philip School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
King Philip Regional High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
201 Franklin Street
Wrentham, MA 02093
(508) 384-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,142 students
Rank: #22.
King Philip Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
18 King Street
Norfolk, MA 02056
(508) 541-7324
Grades: 7-8
| 707 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to King Philip School District?
King Philip School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,849 students.
What is the rank of King Philip School District?
King Philip School District is ranked #116 out of 393 school districts in Massachusetts (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in King Philip School District?
83% of King Philip School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of King Philip School District?
King Philip School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is King Philip School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,880 is less than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: 07-12
  • Enrollment: 1,849 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 94% (Top 50% in MA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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