Total enrollment
767
-3 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
2 schools in Shirley
Massachusetts · Public K-12
Inside Shirley (Massachusetts), 2 public K-12 schools enroll roughly 767 students, averaging 384 per campus.
7-year change in Shirley
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
71%
was 81%
% Hispanic
13%
was 10%
% Black
7%
was 3%
% Asian
3%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 410 |
| Lura A. White Elementary School | Elementary | KG-05 | 357 |
About Shirley
Shirley, Massachusetts is home to 2 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 767 students. By school count, it is a compact city.
For a sense of the school types, the city comprises 1 elementary, and 1 middle.
Schools in Shirley average about 384 students each, 23% below the Massachusetts norm.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 767 students, stayed largely flat from the 770 reported in SY 2017-18. The White share of public-school enrollment decreased from 81% to 71%.
On this page, the community for Shirley discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.