Massachusetts public school districts ranked by the share of public school students who are Black or African American. Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to qualify.
| # | County | State | Black students | % Black |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suffolk County | MA | 20,175 | 26.7% |
| 2 | Plymouth County | MA | 12,743 | 16.7% |
| 3 | Bristol County | MA | 9,269 | 11.5% |
| 4 | Norfolk County | MA | 10,469 | 10.3% |
| 5 | Hampden County | MA | 6,915 | 10.1% |
| 6 | Nantucket County | MA | 155 | 9.0% |
| 7 | Worcester County | MA | 9,607 | 7.9% |
| 8 | Barnstable County | MA | 1,611 | 7.3% |
| 9 | Middlesex County | MA | 15,521 | 7.2% |
| 10 | Berkshire County | MA | 814 | 5.5% |
| 11 | Essex County | MA | 5,054 | 4.5% |
| 12 | Dukes County | MA | 100 | 4.2% |
| 13 | Hampshire County | MA | 529 | 3.2% |
| 14 | Franklin County | MA | 239 | 2.8% |