Excellent
#77 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 4% in state
Duxbury High
High School · Duxbury · Duxbury, MA
A high school in Duxbury, MA where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
71 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA 02332
- Math 90% vs MA 46% (2025)
- Reading 84% vs MA 52% (2025)
- 99%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Duxbury High score 87% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2022, reaching 87% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 91% (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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Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average345/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Duxbury), 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
$171,471
Median home value
$826,300
Median rent
$1,644/mo
College educated
73.5%
Homeownership
90%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02332; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Duxbury
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $20,775NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Duxbury High is listed in Duxbury; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Duxbury High
Duxbury High is a public high school in Duxbury, MA, part of Duxbury, serving approximately 862 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #77 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Duxbury High
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Duxbury High
What grades does Duxbury High serve?
Duxbury High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Duxbury High?
Duxbury High has an enrollment of approximately 862 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Duxbury High?
The student-teacher ratio at Duxbury High is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Duxbury High rank in MA?
Duxbury High ranks #77 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Duxbury High's MySchoolScout rating?
Duxbury High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Duxbury High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Duxbury High has 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Duxbury High a charter school?
No, Duxbury High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Duxbury High a Title I school?
No, Duxbury High is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 862
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 80
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Plymouth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.6%
- Phone
- (781) 934-7650
- 4-Year Graduation
- 99%+
- Area population (ZIP 02332)
- 16,110
- Area average commute
- 34.2 min
- Area median age
- 47.7
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 02332; 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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