Top Rankings
Sharon School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,436 students in Sharon School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Sharon School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,853 Schools
# Students
3,436 Students
921,371 Students
# Teachers
274 Teachers
78,182 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Sharon School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 394 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 93% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#34 out of 397 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
44%
Graduation Rate
93%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.65
# American Indian Students
6 Students
2,211 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,042 Students
67,994 Students
% Asian Students
30%
7%
# Hispanic Students
228 Students
231,903 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
25%
# Black Students
187 Students
88,590 Students
% Black Students
5%
10%
# White Students
1,708 Students
486,605 Students
% White Students
50%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
260 Students
41,570 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
31
32,475
# Students in K Grade:
193
62,680
# Students in 1st Grade:
246
65,014
# Students in 2nd Grade:
221
67,241
# Students in 3rd Grade:
249
64,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
269
66,215
# Students in 5th Grade:
288
67,350
# Students in 6th Grade:
257
67,756
# Students in 7th Grade:
271
68,825
# Students in 8th Grade:
279
69,089
# Students in 9th Grade:
290
73,822
# Students in 10th Grade:
293
73,471
# Students in 11th Grade:
277
71,886
# Students in 12th Grade:
272
68,770
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,798
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,834 is higher than the state median of $23,714. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,897 is higher than the state median of $24,468. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$89 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$99 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,834
$23,714
Spending / Student
$28,897
$24,468
Best Sharon School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sharon High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
181 Pond Street
Sharon, MA 02067
(781) 784-1554
Sharon, MA 02067
(781) 784-1554
Grades: 9-12
| 1,132 students
Rank: #22.
Heights Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
454 South Main Street
Sharon, MA 02067
(781) 784-1595
Sharon, MA 02067
(781) 784-1595
Grades: K-5
| 542 students
Rank: #33.
East Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
45 Wilshire Dr
Sharon, MA 02067
(781) 784-1551
Sharon, MA 02067
(781) 784-1551
Grades: K-5
| 485 students
Rank: #44.
Cottage Street
(Math: 63% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30 Cottage Street
Sharon, MA 02067
(781) 784-1580
Sharon, MA 02067
(781) 784-1580
Grades: K-5
| 439 students
Rank: #55.
Sharon Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
75 Mountain Street
Sharon, MA 02067
(781) 784-1560
Sharon, MA 02067
(781) 784-1560
Grades: 6-8
| 807 students
Rank: n/an/a
75 Mountain Street
Sharon, MA 02067
(781) 784-1594
Sharon, MA 02067
(781) 784-1594
Grades: PK
| 31 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sharon School District?
Sharon School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,436 students.
What is the rank of Sharon School District?
Sharon School District is ranked #35 out of 394 school districts in Massachusetts (top 10%) 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 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sharon School District?
50% of Sharon School District students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sharon School District?
Sharon School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Sharon School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,897 is higher than the state median of $24,468. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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