Southbridge School District
School District · Southbridge, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$25,619
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$25,619
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Evaluating Southbridge?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Southbridge 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.
Southbridge Middle School
Southbridge · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
West Street
Southbridge · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Southbridge Academy
Southbridge · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#173 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
below Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$25,619
+$4,248 vs Massachusetts median
District size
1,885 students
Typical than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Southbridge ranks #173 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Southbridge's schools with real test data average 5.2/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Southbridge Middle School (7.2/10), West Street (5.2/10), and Southbridge Academy (5.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Southbridge
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southbridge Middle School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 2 | West Street | 5.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Southbridge Academy | 5.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Southbridge High School | 4.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Charlton Street | 4.1 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Southbridge
Southbridge is a Southbridge, Massachusetts school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 1,885 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. The district invests $25,619 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.5/10, Southbridge demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Southbridge Middle School, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Southbridge students show an average math proficiency of 15.0% and ELA proficiency of 19.7%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Southbridge, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Southbridge with test data.
Schools in Southbridge
6 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Southbridge
- Total Enrollment
- 1,885
- Teachers (FTE)
- 171
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Southbridge?
Southbridge has 6 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Southbridge?
The average composite rating for Southbridge is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Southbridge?
Southbridge spends $25,619 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Southbridge?
The average student-teacher ratio in Southbridge is 11:1.
What is the top-rated school in Southbridge?
Southbridge Middle School is the highest-rated school in Southbridge with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Southbridge?
Across schools in Southbridge with test data, the average math proficiency is 15.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 19.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Southbridge compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Southbridge has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 6 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
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 15.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 19.7%
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Compare Southbridge 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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