Nauset School District

78 Eldredge Pkwy
Orleans, MA 02653
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Nauset School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,308 students in Nauset School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Nauset School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,841 Schools
# Students
1,308 Students
913,735 Students
# Teachers
135 Teachers
76,902 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

District Rank

Nauset School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 95% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MA)
#137 out of 397 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Nauset  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Nauset  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.
53%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nauset  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.
49%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Nauset  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.
95%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Nauset  School District and public school graduation rate of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.64
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,150 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
25 Students
66,972 Students
% Asian Students
2%
7%
# Hispanic Students
77 Students
220,816 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
24%
# Black Students
76 Students
85,620 Students
% Black Students
6%
10%
# White Students
1,071 Students
495,615 Students
% White Students
82%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
787 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
54 Students
40,167 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
30,924
# Students in K Grade:
-
61,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
65,628
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
63,966
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
65,083
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
66,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
66,453
# Students in 6th Grade:
174
67,299
# Students in 7th Grade:
178
67,468
# Students in 8th Grade:
176
69,397
# Students in 9th Grade:
174
75,502
# Students in 10th Grade:
213
73,829
# Students in 11th Grade:
188
69,463
# Students in 12th Grade:
201
69,134
# Ungraded Students:
4
1,618

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $31,792 is higher than the state median of $23,913. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,516 is higher than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$21,850 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Nauset  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
$40 MM
$22,544 MM
This chart displays total spending of Nauset  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
$31,792
$23,913
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Nauset  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
$30,516
$24,672
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Nauset  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 Nauset School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nauset Regional High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
100 Cable Rd
North Eastham, MA 02651
(508) 255-1505
Grades: 9-12
| 780 students
Rank: #22.
Nauset Regional Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
70 Route 28
Orleans, MA 02653
(508) 255-0016
Grades: 6-8
| 528 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Nauset School District?
Nauset School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,308 students.
What is the rank of Nauset School District?
Nauset School District is ranked #136 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (top 50%) 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Nauset School District?
82% of Nauset School District students are White, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nauset School District?
Nauset School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Nauset School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,516 is higher than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: 06-12
  • Enrollment: 1,308 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 95% (Top 50% in MA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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