Southborough School District
School District · Southborough, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
7.9
out of 10
Schools
4
3 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,964
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Avg Rating
7.9
out of 10
Schools
4
3 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,964
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Evaluating Southborough?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Southborough 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.
P Brent Trottier
Southborough · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Albert S. Woodward Memorial School
Southborough · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Margaret a Neary
Southborough · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#33 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.7
above Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$23,964
+$2,593 vs Massachusetts median
District size
1,304 students
Smaller than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Southborough ranks #33 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Southborough's schools with real test data average 8.1/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are P Brent Trottier (8.6/10), Albert S. Woodward Memorial School (8.2/10), and Margaret a Neary (7.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Southborough
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | P Brent Trottier | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Albert S. Woodward Memorial School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Margaret a Neary | 7.5 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Southborough
Southborough is a Southborough, Massachusetts school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,304 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. The district invests $23,964 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.9/10, Southborough is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is P Brent Trottier, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Southborough students show an average math proficiency of 78.6% and ELA proficiency of 76.6%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school .
District Map
Schools in Southborough, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Southborough with test data.
Schools in Southborough
4 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Southborough
- Total Enrollment
- 1,304
- Teachers (FTE)
- 109
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Southborough?
Southborough has 4 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Southborough?
The average composite rating for Southborough is 7.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Southborough?
Southborough spends $23,964 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Southborough?
The average student-teacher ratio in Southborough is 12:1.
What is the top-rated school in Southborough?
P Brent Trottier is the highest-rated school in Southborough with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Southborough?
Across schools in Southborough with test data, the average math proficiency is 78.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 76.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Southborough compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Southborough has an average school rating of 7.9/10 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 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
- 7.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 78.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 76.6%
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Compare Southborough 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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