Very Good
#437 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 24% in state
Bristol County Agricultural High
High School · Bristol County Agricultural · Dighton, MA
A high school in Dighton, MA where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
135 Center Street, Dighton, MA 02715
- Math 44% vs MA 46% (2025)
- Reading 53% vs MA 52% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Bristol County Agricultural High score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2022, to 49% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 44 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Bristol County Agricultural High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average442/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dighton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$137,500
Median home value
$479,100
Median rent
$1,349/mo
College educated
38.3%
Homeownership
95.2%
Poverty rate
4.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02715; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Springs Inc.Private · tuition | 6.4private | K–12 | 3.7 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| Bristol-plymouth Vocational TechnicalEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 9–12 | 4.3 mi | 1,330 | Compare → |
| Dighton-rehoboth Regional High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 4.4 mi | 650 | Compare → |
| Taunton Alternative High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 10–12 | 4.6 mi | 85 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bristol County Agricultural
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $24,255NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Bristol County Agricultural High is listed in Bristol County Agricultural; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bristol County Agricultural High
Bristol County Agricultural High is a public high school in Dighton, MA, part of Bristol County Agricultural, serving approximately 592 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #437 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bristol County Agricultural High
What grades does Bristol County Agricultural High serve?
Bristol County Agricultural High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Bristol County Agricultural High?
Bristol County Agricultural High has an enrollment of approximately 592 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bristol County Agricultural High?
The student-teacher ratio at Bristol County Agricultural High is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bristol County Agricultural High rank in MA?
Bristol County Agricultural High ranks #437 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Bristol County Agricultural High's MySchoolScout rating?
Bristol County Agricultural High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bristol County Agricultural High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bristol County Agricultural High has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bristol County Agricultural High a charter school?
No, Bristol County Agricultural High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bristol County Agricultural High a Title I school?
No, Bristol County Agricultural High is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 592
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Bristol County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.0%
- Phone
- (508) 669-6744
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 02715)
- 3,778
- Area average commute
- 30.4 min
- Area median age
- 48.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02715; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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