Best Public Middle Schools in Taunton, MA (2025-26)

Best Taunton Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,939 students in Taunton, MA.

The top ranked public middle schools in Taunton, MA are Benjamin Friedman Middle School, Taunton High School and John F Parker Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Taunton, MA public middle schools have an score of 21% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Taunton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Taunton, MA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Benjamin Friedman Middle School

(Math: 22% | Reading: 42%)
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500 Norton Avenue
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1493

Gr: 5-7 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

Rank: #22.

Taunton High School

(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
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50 Williams Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1101

Gr: 8-12 | 2,690 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%

Rank: #33.

John F Parker Middle School

(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
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60 Williams Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1112

Gr: 5-7 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%

Rank: n/an/a

Taunton Public Virtual Academy (Tpva)

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120 Cohannet Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 844-5868

Gr: 8-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

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Taunton, Massachusetts 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

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Edward F Leddy Elementary School (Closed 2014)

36 Second St
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1275

Gr: K-4 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

Hopewell (Closed 2023)

16 Monroe Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1240

Gr: K-4

James L Mulcahey (Closed 2011)

28 Clifford St
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1255

Gr: 5-8

Lowell M Maxham (Closed 2011)

141 Oak St
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1265

Gr: K-4

Summer Street School (Closed 2010)

66 Summer Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1301

Gr: K | 90 students Minority enrollment: 28%

Walker (Closed 2011)

145 Berkley St
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1285

Gr: K-4

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Taunton, MA?

The top ranked public middle schools in Taunton, MA include Benjamin Friedman Middle School, Taunton High School and John F Parker Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in Taunton?

4 public middle schools are located in Taunton.

What is the racial composition of students in Taunton?

Taunton public middle schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).