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8.3 avg / 10

Cohasset School District

School District · Cohasset, Massachusetts

Students: 1,406
Teachers (FTE): 133
Estimated Scores: 25%

Avg Rating

8.3

out of 10

Schools

4

2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$23,216

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.6:1

How this district compares

Massachusetts rank

#13 of 236

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+2.0

above Massachusetts avg

Per-pupil spending

$23,216

+$1,845 vs Massachusetts median

District size

1,406 students

Smaller than Massachusetts median

About Cohasset

Cohasset is a Cohasset, Massachusetts school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,406 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.6:1. The district invests $23,216 per student annually.

With an average rating of 8.3/10, Cohasset is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Cohasset High School, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.

In standardized testing, Cohasset students show an average math proficiency of 63.8% and ELA proficiency of 73.6%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Cohasset, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 63.8%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 73.6%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Cohasset with test data.

Schools in Cohasset

4 schools

District Details

City
Cohasset
Total Enrollment
1,406
Teachers (FTE)
133
Child Poverty Rate
0.0%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Cohasset?

Cohasset 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 Cohasset?

The average composite rating for Cohasset is 8.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Cohasset?

Cohasset spends $23,216 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Cohasset?

The average student-teacher ratio in Cohasset is 10.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in Cohasset?

Cohasset High School is the highest-rated school in Cohasset with a composite score of 9.3/10.

What are the test scores in Cohasset?

Across schools in Cohasset with test data, the average math proficiency is 63.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 73.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Cohasset compare to other districts in Massachusetts?

Cohasset has an average school rating of 8.3/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
8.3/10
Math Proficiency
63.8%
ELA Proficiency
73.6%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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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