For the 2025 school year, there are 46 public high schools serving 37,560 students in Essex County, MA.
The top ranked public high schools in Essex County, MA are Masconomet Regional High School, Hamilton-wenham Regional High School and Lynnfield High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Essex County, MA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Essex County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Essex County, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is equal to the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gr Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Essex County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Masconomet Regional High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
20 Endicott Rd
Boxford, MA 01921
(978) 887-2323
Boxford, MA 01921
(978) 887-2323
Gr: 9-12 | 975 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Hamilton-wenham Regional High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
775 Bay Rd
South Hamilton, MA 01982
(978) 468-0400
South Hamilton, MA 01982
(978) 468-0400
Gr: 9-12 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Lynnfield High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
275 Essex Street
Lynnfield, MA 01940
(781) 334-5820
Lynnfield, MA 01940
(781) 334-5820
Gr: 9-12 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Manchester Essex Regional High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
36 Lincoln Street
Manchester, MA 01944
(978) 526-4412
Manchester, MA 01944
(978) 526-4412
Gr: 9-12 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Andover High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
80 Shawsheen Road
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 247-5500
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 247-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,682 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Ipswich High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
134 High Street
Ipswich, MA 01938
(978) 356-3137
Ipswich, MA 01938
(978) 356-3137
Gr: 9-12 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Marblehead High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2 Humphrey Street
Marblehead, MA 01945
(781) 639-3100
Marblehead, MA 01945
(781) 639-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 874 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #88.
Newburyport High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
241 High Street
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4440
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4440
Gr: 9-12 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #99.
Pioneer Charter School Of Science Ii (Pcss-ii)
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
97 Main Street
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 666-3945
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 666-3945
Gr: K-12 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1010.
Pentucket Regional Sr High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
24 Main Street
West Newbury, MA 01985
(978) 363-5507
West Newbury, MA 01985
(978) 363-5507
Gr: 9-12 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1111.
Essex North Shore Agricultural And Technical School
Vocational School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
565 Maple Street
Hathorne, MA 01937
(978) 304-4700
Hathorne, MA 01937
(978) 304-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,745 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1212.
North Andover High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
430 Osgood Street
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 794-1711
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 794-1711
Gr: 9-12 | 1,380 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Amesbury High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5 Highland Street
Amesbury, MA 01913
(978) 388-4800
Amesbury, MA 01913
(978) 388-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Swampscott High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Essex Street
Swampscott, MA 01907
(781) 596-8830
Swampscott, MA 01907
(781) 596-8830
Gr: 9-12 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1515.
Rockport High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24 Jerdens Lane
Rockport, MA 01966
(978) 546-1234
Rockport, MA 01966
(978) 546-1234
Gr: 9-12 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1616.
Triton Regional High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
112 Elm Street
Byfield, MA 01922
(978) 462-8171
Byfield, MA 01922
(978) 462-8171
Gr: 9-12 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1717.
Georgetown High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11 Winter Street
Georgetown, MA 01833
(978) 352-5790
Georgetown, MA 01833
(978) 352-5790
Gr: 9-12 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1818.
Beverly High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Sohier Rd
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6132
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6132
Gr: 9-12 | 1,255 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1919.
Whittier Regional Vocational
Vocational School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
115 Amesbury Line Rd
Haverhill, MA 01830
(978) 373-4101
Haverhill, MA 01830
(978) 373-4101
Gr: 9-12 | 1,279 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2020.
Danvers High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
60 Cabot Road
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 777-8925
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 777-8925
Gr: 9-12 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Amesbury Innovation High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
71 Friend Street
Amesbury, MA 01913
(978) 388-8037
Amesbury, MA 01913
(978) 388-8037
Gr: 9-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Greenleaf Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
58 Chadwick Street
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 374-3487
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 374-3487
Gr: 7-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2323.
Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Lawrence
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15 Union Street
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 722-8410
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 722-8410
Gr: 9-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2424.
Saugus High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Pearce Drive
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-5027
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-5027
Gr: 9-12 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2525.
Methuen High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Ranger Rd
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 722-6040
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 722-6040
Gr: 9-12 | 1,898 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2626.
Gr Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
57 River Rd
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 686-0194
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 686-0194
Gr: 9-12 | 1,774 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2727.
Salem Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
45 Congress St., Shetland Park
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 744-2105
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 744-2105
Gr: 6-12 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2828.
Gloucester High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
32 L O Johnson Rd
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 281-9870
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 281-9870
Gr: 9-12 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2929.
Peabody Veterans Memorial High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
485 Lowell Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-4500
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,420 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
High School Learning Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Parker Street
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 975-5917
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 975-5917
Gr: 9-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
New Liberty Innovation School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2 East India Square, Suite 200
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 825-3470
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 825-3470
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Salem Prep High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2 Museum Place Mall, 2nd Floor
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1171
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1171
Gr: 8-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #3333.
Kipp Academy Lynn Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
90 High Rock Street
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 598-1609
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 598-1609
Gr: K-12 | 1,615 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3434.
Haverhill High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
137 Monument Street
Haverhill, MA 01832
(978) 374-5700
Haverhill, MA 01832
(978) 374-5700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,991 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #3535.
Bartlett School And Assessment Center
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
551 Washington Street
Haverhill, MA 01830
(978) 469-8735
Haverhill, MA 01830
(978) 469-8735
Gr: 2-11 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
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Essex County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Amesbury Academy Charter 51±¬ÁÏ (Closed 2016)
Charter School
71 Friend Street
Amesbury, MA 01913
(978) 388-8037
Amesbury, MA 01913
(978) 388-8037
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
150 Arlington St
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5928
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5928
Gr: 2-4 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
22-28 Richard Street
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-5072
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-5072
Gr: 1-5 | 157 students Minority enrollment: 15%
22 Richard Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(781) 231-5021
Peabody, MA 01960
(781) 231-5021
Gr: PK | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
551 Washington St.
Haverhill, MA 01832
(978) 374-3465
Haverhill, MA 01832
(978) 374-3465
Gr: PK-K | 116 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Bentley Academy Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
25 Memorial Drive
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1260
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1260
Gr: K-5
25 Memorial Drive
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1260
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1260
Gr: K-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
70 Main Street
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 794-1677
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 794-1677
Gr: PK-K | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
45 Fountain Street
Haverhill, MA 01830
(978) 374-3464
Haverhill, MA 01830
(978) 374-3464
Gr: K-2 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
70-71 North Parish Rd
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 946-0713
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 946-0713
Gr: 9-12 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
480 So. Main St
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 374-5787
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 374-5787
Gr: 6-8 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
40 Pleasant Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5980
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5980
Gr: PK-K | 173 students Minority enrollment: 78%
351 South Main St.
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 374-3469
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 374-3469
Gr: PK | 61 students Minority enrollment: 13%
551 Washington Street
Haverhill, MA 01832
(978) 469-8735
Haverhill, MA 01832
(978) 469-8735
Gr: K-2 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
26 Belmont Avenue
Haverhill, MA 01830
(978) 374-3473
Haverhill, MA 01830
(978) 374-3473
Gr: K | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
25 Talbot Street
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-5087
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-5087
Gr: K-5 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
3 Brook Rd
Marblehead, MA 01945
(781) 639-3195
Marblehead, MA 01945
(781) 639-3195
Gr: K | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
8 Davis St Ext
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 281-9830
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 281-9830
Gr: K-5 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
50 Elm Street
Marblehead, MA 01945
(781) 639-3185
Marblehead, MA 01945
(781) 639-3185
Gr: K-1 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Environmental School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
14 Central Avenue
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 593-1680
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 593-1680
Gr: 9-12 | 57 students Minority enrollment: 67%
201r Winter/e Denver
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-5075
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-5075
Gr: K-5 | 204 students Minority enrollment: 8%
33 No Common Street
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7330
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7330
Gr: 6-8 | 577 students Minority enrollment: 83%
50 Cross Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5947
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5947
Gr: K | 135 students Minority enrollment: 96%
40 Milk Street
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4435
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4435
Gr: PK-K | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Gloucester Community Arts Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
2 Blackburn Dr
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 865-9901
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 865-9901
Gr: K-8 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
58 Chadwick Street
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 374-3487
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 374-3487
Gr: K | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
24 Redington Street
Swampscott, MA 01907
(781) 596-8847
Swampscott, MA 01907
(781) 596-8847
Gr: K-4 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
400 Haverhill Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5953
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5953
Gr: 1-8 | 124 students Minority enrollment: 97%
70-71 North Parish Rd
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 946-0735
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 946-0735
Gr: 9-12 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
233 Haverhill Street
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 722-8770
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 722-8770
Gr: 7-8 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
70-71 North Parish Rd
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 946-0724
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 946-0724
Gr: 9-12 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
70-71 North Parish Rd
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 946-0712
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 946-0712
Gr: 9-12 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
60 Allen St
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5962
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5962
Gr: 7-8 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
149 High Street
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4445
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-4445
Gr: K-4 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
21 Johnson Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-5550
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-5550
Gr: K-5 | 338 students Minority enrollment: 4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Essex County, MA?
The top ranked public high schools in Essex County, MA include Masconomet Regional High School, Hamilton-wenham Regional High School and Lynnfield High School.
How many public high schools are located in Essex County?
46 public high schools are located in Essex County.
What is the racial composition of students in Essex County?
Essex County public high schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Essex County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Essex County include: Amesbury Innovation High School vs. Amesbury High School, Pentucket Regional Sr High School vs. Georgetown High School, Lynn English High School vs. Classical High School
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