Athol-royalston School District
School District · Athol, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
4.3
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,735
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Avg Rating
4.3
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,735
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Evaluating Athol-royalston?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Athol-royalston as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Athol Community Elementary School
Athol · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Athol High
Athol · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Athol-royalston Middle School
Athol · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#230 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.0
below Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,735
$1,636 vs Massachusetts median
District size
1,596 students
Smaller than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Athol-royalston ranks #230 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Athol-royalston's schools with real test data average 4.3/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Athol Community Elementary School (5.5/10), Athol High (4.2/10), and Athol-royalston Middle School (3.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Athol-royalston
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Athol Community Elementary School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Athol High | 4.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Athol-royalston Middle School | 3.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Royalston Community School | 3.5 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Athol-royalston
Athol-royalston is a Athol, Massachusetts school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,596 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1. The district invests $19,735 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.3/10, Athol-royalston demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Athol Community Elementary School, which has a composite score of 5.5/10.
In standardized testing, Athol-royalston students show an average math proficiency of 34.0% and ELA proficiency of 39.6%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Athol-royalston, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Athol-royalston with test data.
Schools in Athol-royalston
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Athol
- Total Enrollment
- 1,596
- Teachers (FTE)
- 125
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Athol-royalston?
Athol-royalston has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Athol-royalston?
The average composite rating for Athol-royalston is 4.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Athol-royalston?
Athol-royalston spends $19,735 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Athol-royalston?
The average student-teacher ratio in Athol-royalston is 12.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Athol-royalston?
Athol Community Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Athol-royalston with a composite score of 5.5/10.
What are the test scores in Athol-royalston?
Across schools in Athol-royalston with test data, the average math proficiency is 34.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 39.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Athol-royalston compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Athol-royalston has an average school rating of 4.3/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Massachusetts by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 34.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 39.6%
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Compare Athol-royalston with neighboring districts in the state.
- Boston (109)
- Springfield (66)
- Worcester (45)
- Lowell (27)
- Lynn (27)
- Lawrence (26)
- Brockton (24)
- New Bedford (24)
- Newton (22)
- Quincy (19)
- Fall River (18)
- Cambridge (17)
- Haverhill (16)
- Chicopee (15)
- Framingham (14)
- Pittsfield (14)
- Brookline (13)
- Leominster (13)
- Plymouth (13)
- Taunton (13)
- Wachusett (13)
- Attleboro (12)
- Westfield (12)
- Arlington (11)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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