Plymouth School District

11 Lincoln Street
Plymouth, MA 02360
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,250 students in Plymouth School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public high schools in Massachusetts.
Public High Schools in Plymouth School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Public High School in Plymouth School District have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Plymouth South High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
13 Schools
414 Schools
# Students
7,055 Students
327,892 Students
# Teachers
624 Teachers
27,777 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

Plymouth School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 96% has increased from 92% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MA)
#198 out of 397 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Plymouth  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Plymouth  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.
48%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Plymouth  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.
39%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Plymouth  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.
96%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Plymouth  School District and public school graduation rate of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.66
# American Indian Students
6 Students
846 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
60 Students
23,209 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
742 Students
82,718 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
25%
# Black Students
161 Students
37,509 Students
% Black Students
2%
12%
# White Students
5,736 Students
168,963 Students
% White Students
81%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
298 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
337 Students
13,053 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
219
972
# Students in K Grade:
511
1,564
# Students in 1st Grade:
492
1,660
# Students in 2nd Grade:
552
1,779
# Students in 3rd Grade:
510
1,764
# Students in 4th Grade:
534
1,783
# Students in 5th Grade:
511
2,733
# Students in 6th Grade:
504
5,100
# Students in 7th Grade:
495
8,799
# Students in 8th Grade:
477
12,237
# Students in 9th Grade:
563
73,757
# Students in 10th Grade:
547
73,439
# Students in 11th Grade:
585
71,886
# Students in 12th Grade:
555
68,770
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,649

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $24,318 is higher than the state median of $23,845. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,151 is less than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$172 MM
$21,850 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Plymouth  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
$170 MM
$22,544 MM
This chart displays total spending of Plymouth  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
$24,318
$23,845
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Plymouth  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
$24,151
$24,602
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Plymouth  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 Plymouth School District Public High Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plymouth South High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
490 Long Pond Road
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 224-7512
Grades: 9-12
| 1,003 students
Rank: #22.
Plymouth North High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
41 Obery Street
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 830-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,247 students

Recent Articles

Sexual Harassment at Age 6: The Tale of a First Grade Suspension
Sexual Harassment at Age 6: The Tale of a First Grade Suspension
A six-year old in Aurora, Colorado, was suspended after singing an LMFAO song to a little girl in his class and reportedly “shaking his booty.” We look at the case and the sexual harassment problem in public schools today.
How Scaffolding Could Change the Way Your Child Learns
How Scaffolding Could Change the Way Your Child Learns
This article explores the concept of instructional scaffolding, a teaching method that enhances learning by breaking down complex tasks into manageable parts. It highlights how scaffolding supports students in developing critical thinking skills and becoming more independent learners. The article discusses the benefits of scaffolding, including improved engagement and reduced anxiety, and provides strategies for its implementation across various educational levels.
Understanding the U.S. Department of Education: Structure, Impact, and Evolution
February 05, 2025
Understanding the U.S. Department of Education: Structure, Impact, and Evolution
We explore how the Department of Education shapes American education, from its cabinet-level leadership to its impact on millions of students, written for general audiences seeking clarity on this vital institution.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 13 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 7,055 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 96% (Top 20% in MA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Quick Links