For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,570 students in Peabody, MA.
The top ranked public high schools in Peabody, MA are Peabody Veterans Memorial High School and Peabody Personalized Remote Education Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Peabody, MA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Peabody have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Peabody, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Peabody Veterans Memorial High School, with 86% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 32% 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 Peabody, MA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Peabody Veterans Memorial High School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
485 Lowell Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-4500
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,476 students
Rank: #22.
Peabody Personalized Remote Education Program
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 Andover Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-6522
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-6522
Grades: K-12
| 94 students
Peabody, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
22 Richard Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(781) 231-5021
Peabody, MA 01960
(781) 231-5021
Grades: PK
| 110 students
21 Johnson Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-5550
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-5550
Grades: K-5
| 338 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Peabody, MA?
The top ranked public high schools in Peabody, MA include Peabody Veterans Memorial High School and Peabody Personalized Remote Education Program.
How many public high schools are located in Peabody?
2 public high schools are located in Peabody.
What is the racial composition of students in Peabody?
Peabody public high schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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