Haverhill School District
School District · Haverhill, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
16
8 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,615
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
16
8 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,615
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Evaluating Haverhill?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Haverhill 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.
Golden Hill
Haverhill · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Caleb Dustin Hunking School
Haverhill · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Tilton
Haverhill · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#197 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.1
below Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,615
$756 vs Massachusetts median
District size
7,882 students
Much larger than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Haverhill ranks #197 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Haverhill's schools with real test data average 5.2/10 across 14 schools. Its top-rated schools are Golden Hill (7.3/10), Caleb Dustin Hunking School (7.0/10), and Tilton (6.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Haverhill
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (14 of 16). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Golden Hill | 7.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Caleb Dustin Hunking School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Tilton | 6.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Walnut Square | 6.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Gateway Academy | 5.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Consentino Middle School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Silver Hill Elementary School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 8 | John G Whittier | 5.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Dr Paul Nettle | 4.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Bartlett School and Assessment Center | 4.6 / 10 |
See all 16 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Haverhill
Haverhill is a Haverhill, Massachusetts school district serving 16 schools. The district educates 7,882 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.8:1. The district invests $20,615 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.1/10, Haverhill demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Golden Hill, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.
In standardized testing, Haverhill students show an average math proficiency of 29.6% and ELA proficiency of 33.7%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Haverhill, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Haverhill with test data.
Schools in Haverhill
16 schools Elementary Schools 8
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 3
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Haverhill
- Total Enrollment
- 7,882
- Teachers (FTE)
- 668
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Haverhill?
Haverhill has 16 schools in total — 8 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Haverhill?
The average composite rating for Haverhill is 5.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Haverhill?
Haverhill spends $20,615 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Haverhill?
The average student-teacher ratio in Haverhill is 11.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Haverhill?
Golden Hill is the highest-rated school in Haverhill with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What are the test scores in Haverhill?
Across schools in Haverhill with test data, the average math proficiency is 29.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 33.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Haverhill compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Haverhill has an average school rating of 5.1/10 across 16 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
- 5.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 29.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 33.7%
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Compare Haverhill 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)
- Chicopee (15)
- Framingham (14)
- Pittsfield (14)
- Brookline (13)
- Leominster (13)
- Plymouth (13)
- Taunton (13)
- Wachusett (13)
- Attleboro (12)
- Westfield (12)
- Arlington (11)
- Chelsea (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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