Wayland School District
School District · Wayland, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
8.9
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,745
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Avg Rating
8.9
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,745
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Evaluating Wayland?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Wayland 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.
Happy Hollow School
Wayland · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Wayland High School
Wayland · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Wayland Middle School
Wayland · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#2 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.7
above Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$23,972
+$2,601 vs Massachusetts median
District size
2,745 students
Typical than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Wayland ranks #2 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Wayland's schools with real test data average 8.9/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Happy Hollow School (9.5/10), Wayland High School (9.4/10), and Wayland Middle School (9.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Wayland
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 | Happy Hollow School | 9.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Wayland High School | 9.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Wayland Middle School | 9.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Loker School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Claypit Hill School | 7.6 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Wayland
Wayland is a Wayland, Massachusetts school district serving 6 schools.The district educates 2,745 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.4:1. District-level spending was $23,972 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 8.9/10, Wayland is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Happy Hollow School, which has a composite score of 9.5/10.
In standardized testing, Wayland students show an average math proficiency of 76.8% and ELA proficiency of 76.9%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Wayland, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Wayland with test data.
Schools in Wayland
6 schoolsElementary Schools3
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Wayland
- Total Enrollment
- 2,745
- Teachers (FTE)
- 240
- District spending per student
- $23,972NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 2.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Wayland?
Wayland has 6 schools in total — 3 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 Wayland?
The average composite rating for Wayland is 8.9/10. 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 Wayland?
Wayland's district-level spending was $23,972 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 Wayland?
The average student-teacher ratio in Wayland is 11.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Wayland?
Happy Hollow School is the highest-rated school in Wayland with a composite score of 9.5/10.
What are the test scores in Wayland?
Across schools in Wayland with test data, the average math proficiency is 76.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 76.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Wayland compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Wayland has an average school rating of 8.9/10 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
- 8.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 76.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 76.9%
How we rate schools
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Compare Wayland 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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