Plymouth School District
School District · Plymouth, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
13
8 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
7,055
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
13
8 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
7,055
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Evaluating Plymouth?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Plymouth 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.
West Elementary
Plymouth · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Nathaniel Morton Elementary
Plymouth · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Federal Furnace School
Plymouth · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#103 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$23,402
+$2,031 vs Massachusetts median
District size
7,055 students
Much larger than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Plymouth ranks #103 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Plymouth's schools with real test data average 7.0/10 across 12 schools. Its top-rated schools are West Elementary (9.0/10), Nathaniel Morton Elementary (8.3/10), and Federal Furnace School (8.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Plymouth
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (12 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Elementary | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Nathaniel Morton Elementary | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Federal Furnace School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 4 | South Elementary | 8.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Manomet Elementary | 7.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Cold Spring | 7.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Plymouth Commun Intermediate | 6.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Plymouth South Middle | 6.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Indian Brook | 6.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Hedge | 5.9 / 10 |
See all 13 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Plymouth
Plymouth is a Plymouth, Massachusetts school district serving 13 schools.The district educates 7,055 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.2:1. District-level spending was $23,402 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Plymouth demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is West Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Plymouth students show an average math proficiency of 47.3% and ELA proficiency of 55.2%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Plymouth, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Plymouth with test data.
Schools in Plymouth
13 schoolsElementary Schools8
Middle Schools2
High Schools2
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Plymouth
- Total Enrollment
- 7,055
- Teachers (FTE)
- 630
- District spending per student
- $23,402NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 6.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Plymouth?
Plymouth has 13 schools in total — 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Plymouth?
The average composite rating for Plymouth is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Plymouth?
Plymouth's district-level spending was $23,402 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Plymouth?
The average student-teacher ratio in Plymouth is 11.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Plymouth?
West Elementary is the highest-rated school in Plymouth with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Plymouth?
Across schools in Plymouth with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Plymouth compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Plymouth has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 13 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
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 47.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.2%
How we rate schools
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Compare Plymouth 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)
- 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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