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Worcester County

Massachusetts · Public K-12

257 public K-12 schools, roughly 121,490 students, one county, 867,788 residents. That is Worcester County, Massachusetts on the numbers. That works out to 145 elementary, 45 middle, and 61 high schools.

7-year change in Worcester County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
121,490
-4,577 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
250
-3 (-1%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
55%
was 65%
% Hispanic
26%
was 19%
% Black
8%
was 6%
% Asian
7%
was 6%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
867,788
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
257
54 districts
Enrollment
121,490
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$95,939
Below Massachusetts avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
145
55,901 students
Middle
45
24,376 students
High
61
39,787 students
Combined / other
6
1,426 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Worcester
24,778 students · 54 districts in Worcester County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Worcester County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
73%
Hispanic
14%
Black
5%
Asian
5%
Two or more
12%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
55%
Hispanic
26%
Black
8%
Asian
7%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
39.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.3%
civilian labor
Median age
40
20.6% under 18

Test scores in Worcester County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 208 schools ranked. Massachusetts state average: 43.8%.

Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
  1. Charlton Street· 5.0%
  2. West Street· 8.0%
  3. Woodland Academy· 12.0%
  4. Gardner Middle School· 13.0%
  5. City View· 14.0%

See all 208 schools in Worcester County ranked by score →

All schools (257)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Claremont AcademyWorcesterHigh07-12474·
Mary Rowlandson ElementaryLancasterElementaryPK-05473·
Leroy E.MayoHoldenElementaryKG-05472·
Northbridge HighWhitinsvilleHigh09-12471·
Leicester ElementaryLeicesterElementaryKG-04467·
City ViewWorcesterElementaryPK-06464·
Whitin IntermediateUxbridgeMiddle04-07463·
Major Edwards ElementaryWest BoylstonElementaryPK-05462·
Briggs ElementaryAshburnhamElementaryPK-05461·
West Boylston Junior/Senior HighWest BoylstonHigh06-12461·
Millville ElementaryMillvilleElementaryPK-03459·
Hopedale Jr Sr HighHopedaleHigh07-12456·
Elmwood StreetMillburyElementaryPK-02455·
Raymond E. Shaw ElementaryMillburyElementary03-06454·
Oxford HighOxfordHigh09-12453·
Lunenburg HighLunenburgHigh09-12452·
Hildreth Elementary SchoolHarvardElementaryPK-05451·
Paxton CenterPaxtonElementaryKG-08448·
Athol-Royalston Middle SchoolAtholMiddle05-08446·
MemorialMilfordElementaryKG-02435·
Davis Hill ElementaryHoldenElementaryKG-05431·
Wire Village SchoolSpencerElementaryKG-04430·
Heritage SchoolCharltonElementary02-04425·
Southbridge High SchoolSouthbridgeHigh09-12419·
Athol HighAtholHigh09-12417·
Knox Trail Middle SchoolSpencerMiddle05-08415·
Flagg StreetWorcesterElementaryKG-06412·
Bartlett High SchoolWebsterHigh09-12408·
P Brent TrottierSouthboroughMiddle06-08404·
Chandler Elementary CommunityWorcesterElementaryKG-06402·
Ruggles LaneBarreElementaryPK-05402·
Henry P CloughMendonElementaryPK-04398·
Eastford RoadSouthbridgeElementaryPK-01397·
Leicester MiddleLeicesterMiddle05-08394·
Northbridge MiddleWhitinsvilleMiddle06-08394·
J Harding ArmstrongWestboroughElementaryKG-03391·
Leicester HighLeicesterHigh09-12388·
Grafton StreetWorcesterElementaryKG-06386·
Oxford MiddleOxfordMiddle06-08385·
Glenwood Elementary SchoolRutlandElementary03-05382·
Lunenburg Middle SchoolLunenburgMiddle06-08382·
Columbus ParkWorcesterElementaryPK-06381·
Southbridge Middle SchoolSouthbridgeMiddle06-08380·
Union Hill SchoolWorcesterElementaryKG-06377·
TatnuckWorcesterElementaryPK-06376·
Westminster ElementaryWestminsterElementary02-05375·
Lunenburg Primary SchoolLunenburgElementaryPK-02374·
Worcester Arts Magnet SchoolWorcesterElementaryPK-06372·
Central Tree MiddleRutlandMiddle06-08369·
Jacob Hiatt MagnetWorcesterElementaryPK-06367·
Sutton High SchoolSuttonHigh09-12367·
Narragansett MiddleBaldwinvilleMiddle05-07366·
Goddard School/Science TechnicalWorcesterElementaryPK-06359·
Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public SchoolSturbridgeElementaryKG-08356·
Thomas PrincePrincetonElementaryKG-08355·
Naquag Elementary SchoolRutlandElementaryKG-02353·
Head StartWorcesterElementaryPK-PK349·
Boylston Elementary SchoolBoylstonElementaryPK-05347·
Mary E Finn SchoolSouthboroughElementaryPK-01345·
Turkey Hill Elementary SchoolLunenburgElementary03-05345·
West TatnuckWorcesterElementaryPK-06343·
Douglas Elementary SchoolDouglasElementary02-05340·
Quaboag Regional HighWarrenHigh09-12334·
Charlton ElementaryCharltonElementaryPK-01333·
CanterburyWorcesterElementaryPK-06329·
The Bromfield High SchoolHarvardHigh09-12328·
Sutton Early LearningSuttonElementaryPK-02324·
West StreetSouthbridgeElementary02-05323·
Thorndyke RoadWorcesterElementaryKG-06319·
Houghton ElementarySterlingElementaryKG-04317·
Dudley ElementaryDudleyElementary02-04315·
Alfred M ChaffeeOxfordElementaryKG-02313·
Sutton Middle SchoolSuttonMiddle06-08313·
May StreetWorcesterElementaryKG-06310·
Clara BartonOxfordElementary03-05307·
David Prouty HighSpencerHigh09-12306·
Annie E FalesWestboroughElementaryKG-03305·
Warren ElementaryWest WarrenElementaryKG-06305·
Hubbardston CenterHubbardstonElementaryPK-05304·
Spring Street SchoolShrewsburyElementaryKG-04304·
Toy Town ElementaryWinchendonElementary03-05292·
Mason Road SchoolDudleyElementaryPK-01290·
Brookfield ElementaryBrookfieldElementaryPK-06289·
Charlton StreetSouthbridgeElementaryPK-05288·
Calvin Coolidge SchoolShrewsburyElementaryKG-04287·
Sutton ElementarySuttonElementary03-05287·
Albert S. Woodward Memorial SchoolSouthboroughElementary02-03286·
Douglas Middle SchoolDouglasMiddle06-08284·
Lake ViewWorcesterElementaryKG-06284·
Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential SchoolFitchburgHigh07-12282·
Murdock Middle SchoolWinchendonMiddle06-08281·
South Grafton ElementarySouth GraftonElementaryPK-01280·
Clark St CommunityWorcesterElementaryPK-06278·
Margaret A NearySouthboroughElementary04-05275·
Walter J. Paton SchoolShrewsburyElementaryKG-04269·
Lincoln StreetNorthboroughElementaryKG-05268·
MemorialWinchendonElementaryKG-02268·
Douglas High SchoolDouglasHigh09-12267·
Marguerite E PeasleeNorthboroughElementaryKG-05267·
Chocksett Middle SchoolSterlingMiddle05-08264·

Cities in Worcester County

Worcester52 schoolsLeominster13 schoolsFitchburg10 schoolsWestborough10 schoolsShrewsbury9 schoolsMilford6 schoolsNorthborough6 schoolsSouthbridge6 schoolsWinchendon6 schoolsAuburn5 schoolsHolden5 schoolsLunenburg5 schoolsBlackstone4 schoolsCharlton4 schoolsDouglas4 schoolsDudley4 schoolsGardner4 schoolsGrafton4 schoolsLeicester4 schoolsOxford4 schoolsSouthborough4 schoolsSutton4 schoolsUxbridge4 schoolsAshburnham3 schoolsAthol3 schoolsBarre3 schoolsClinton3 schoolsFiskdale3 schoolsHarvard3 schoolsHopedale3 schoolsMillbury3 schoolsRutland3 schoolsSpencer3 schoolsUpton3 schoolsWarren3 schoolsWebster3 schoolsWhitinsville3 schoolsBaldwinville2 schoolsBolton2 schoolsBoylston2 schoolsLancaster2 schoolsMendon2 schoolsNorth Brookfield2 schoolsSterling2 schoolsSturbridge2 schoolsWest Boylston2 schoolsWestminster2 schoolsBerlin1 schoolBrookfield1 schoolEast Brookfield1 schoolGilbertville1 schoolHubbardston1 schoolJefferson1 schoolMillville1 schoolNew Braintree1 schoolNorth Grafton1 schoolOakham1 schoolPaxton1 schoolPetersham1 schoolPrinceton1 schoolRoyalston1 schoolSouth Grafton1 schoolTempleton1 schoolWest Brookfield1 schoolWest Warren1 school

About Worcester County

In Massachusetts, Worcester County is a sprawling county of about 867,788 residents. 257 public schools across the county enrolls about 121,490 students between them.

In context, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $95,939, about 40% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 7%. That income level is 6% lower than the Massachusetts median.

For a sense of the school types, Worcester County spans 145 elementary schools (55,901 students), 45 middle schools (24,376), 61 high schools (39,787), and 6 combined or other schools.

Worcester dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 24,778 students on its own.

Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Worcester County has decreased 4% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 126,067 students to 121,490. Worcester County now counts 250 public schools, down from 253 in SY 2017-18. The White share of public-school enrollment fell from 65% to 55%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Worcester County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Worcester County?
Worcester County, Massachusetts has 257 public K-12 schools serving approximately 121,490 students.
How many high schools are in Worcester County?
Worcester County, Massachusetts has 61 public high schools, serving approximately 39,787 students.
How many middle schools are in Worcester County?
Worcester County, Massachusetts has 45 public middle schools, serving approximately 24,376 students.
How many elementary schools are in Worcester County?
Worcester County, Massachusetts has 145 public elementary schools, serving approximately 55,901 students.
What is the largest school district in Worcester County?
Worcester is the largest school district in Worcester County, serving approximately 24,778 students. The county contains 54 school districts overall.
What is the population of Worcester County?
Worcester County, Massachusetts has a population of approximately 867,788, with a median age of 40. About 20.6% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Worcester County?
Median household income in Worcester County is $95,939, below the Massachusetts average of $101,772. About 6.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Worcester County?
Approximately 39.7% of adults 25 and older in Worcester County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Worcester County schools?
Across Worcester County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.2 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Worcester County?
Worcester County residents are approximately 73% White, 14% Hispanic, 5% Black, 5% Asian, 12% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.

Worcester County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data