Lynn School District
School District · Lynn, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
4.4
out of 10
Schools
27
18 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,899
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Avg Rating
4.4
out of 10
Schools
27
18 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,899
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Evaluating Lynn?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lynn 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.
Virginia Barton Early Childhood Center
Lynn · School. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Fredrick Douglass Collegiate Academy
Lynn · School. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Aborn
Lynn · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#227 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.9
below Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$23,899
+$2,528 vs Massachusetts median
District size
16,022 students
Much larger than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Lynn ranks #227 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Lynn's schools with real test data average 4.4/10 across 26 schools. Its top-rated schools are Virginia Barton Early Childhood Center (7.8/10), Fredrick Douglass Collegiate Academy (7.3/10), and Aborn (7.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Lynn
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (26 of 27). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia Barton Early Childhood Center | 7.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Fredrick Douglass Collegiate Academy | 7.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Aborn | 7.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Fecteau-leary Junior/senior High School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Julia F Callahan | 5.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Sewell-anderson | 5.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Lynn Woods | 5.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Lynn Vocational Technical Institute | 4.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Tracy | 4.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Pickering Middle | 4.4 / 10 |
See all 27 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lynn
Lynn is a Lynn, Massachusetts school district serving 27 schools. The district educates 16,022 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.2:1. The district invests $23,899 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.4/10, Lynn demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Virginia Barton Early Childhood Center, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, Lynn students show an average math proficiency of 28.7% and ELA proficiency of 32.8%.
The district includes 18 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Lynn, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lynn with test data.
Schools in Lynn
27 schools Elementary Schools 18
Middle Schools 3
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Lynn
- Total Enrollment
- 16,022
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,312
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lynn?
Lynn has 27 schools in total — 18 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 Lynn?
The average composite rating for Lynn is 4.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Lynn?
Lynn spends $23,899 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lynn?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lynn is 12.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lynn?
Virginia Barton Early Childhood Center is the highest-rated school in Lynn with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in Lynn?
Across schools in Lynn with test data, the average math proficiency is 28.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 32.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lynn compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Lynn has an average school rating of 4.4/10 across 27 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
- 4.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 28.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 32.8%
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Compare Lynn with neighboring districts in the state.
- Boston (109)
- Springfield (66)
- Worcester (45)
- Lowell (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)
- 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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