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6 schools in Dartmouth

Massachusetts · 3,297 students · 3 cities

In Massachusetts's Dartmouth, public K-12 schools total 6 and serve approximately 3,297 students (an average of 550 per school).

4-year change in Dartmouth

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,297
-122 (-4%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Dartmouth ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn MassachusettsIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
3,297#80 of 231#2,943 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
6#80 of 231N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
12.2:1#137 of 231#2,202 of 9,044
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
32.0%#157 of 206#4,649 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Dartmouth

Since 2017-18, the 6 district schools that reported both years went from 3,674 to 3,297 students (down 10%) and from 268 to 270 full-time teachers (up 1%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Dartmouth HighDartmouthHigh09-12902
Dartmouth MiddleNorth DartmouthMiddle06-08801
James M. Quinn SchoolDartmouthElementaryKG-05703
George H PotterNorth DartmouthElementaryPK-05407
Joseph DemelloSouth DartmouthElementaryKG-05392
Andrew B. Cushman SchoolDartmouthElementaryPK-PK92

About Dartmouth

Dartmouth is a sparse Massachusetts school district running 6 schools with combined enrollment near 3,297.

Looking at the level breakdown, Dartmouth is made up of 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

Average enrollment per school in Dartmouth is about 550, higher than the Massachusetts average of roughly 501.

Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Dartmouth has decreased 4% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 3,419 students to 3,297.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Dartmouth 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 does Dartmouth run?
Dartmouth has 6 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 3,297 students in Massachusetts.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Dartmouth?
Dartmouth includes 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Dartmouth?
Dartmouth High is the largest public school in Dartmouth by enrollment, with approximately 902 students.
What grade levels does Dartmouth serve?
Dartmouth serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 6 schools.
What cities does Dartmouth serve?
Dartmouth operates schools in Dartmouth, North Dartmouth, South Dartmouth across Massachusetts.