Peabody School District
School District · Peabody, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,315
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,315
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Evaluating Peabody?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Peabody 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.
South Memorial
Peabody · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
West Memorial
Peabody · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
John E Burke
Peabody · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#209 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.3
below Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,315
$2,056 vs Massachusetts median
District size
5,832 students
Much larger than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Peabody ranks #209 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Peabody's schools with real test data average 5.0/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are South Memorial (7.4/10), West Memorial (7.4/10), and John E Burke (6.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Peabody
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Memorial | 7.4 / 10 |
| 2 | West Memorial | 7.4 / 10 |
| 3 | John E Burke | 6.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Captain Samuel Brown | 6.1 / 10 |
| 5 | J Henry Higgins Middle | 4.5 / 10 |
| 6 | John E. Mccarthy | 4.4 / 10 |
| 7 | William a Welch SR | 4.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Peabody Veterans Memorial High | 4.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Center | 3.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Thomas Carroll | 3.4 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Peabody
Peabody is a Peabody, Massachusetts school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 5,832 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.2:1. The district invests $19,315 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.0/10, Peabody demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is South Memorial, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.
In standardized testing, Peabody students show an average math proficiency of 40.7% and ELA proficiency of 44.3%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Peabody, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Peabody with test data.
Schools in Peabody
11 schools Elementary Schools 8
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Peabody
- Total Enrollment
- 5,832
- Teachers (FTE)
- 479
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Peabody?
Peabody has 11 schools in total — 8 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 Peabody?
The average composite rating for Peabody is 5.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Peabody?
Peabody spends $19,315 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Peabody?
The average student-teacher ratio in Peabody is 12.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Peabody?
South Memorial is the highest-rated school in Peabody with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What are the test scores in Peabody?
Across schools in Peabody with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Peabody compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Peabody has an average school rating of 5.0/10 across 11 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
- 5.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 44.3%
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Compare Peabody 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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