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4 schools in Hanover

Massachusetts · 2,550 students · 1 city

Hanover is a public-school district inside Massachusetts, running 4 K-12 schools with combined enrollment of roughly 2,550 students, broken out as 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

7-year change in Hanover

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,550
-60 (-2%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
-1 (-20%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
91%
was 95%
% Hispanic
3%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Hanover MiddleHanoverMiddle05-08826
Hanover HighHanoverHigh09-12663
Center ElementaryHanoverElementary02-04582
Cedar ElementaryHanoverElementaryPK-01479

About Hanover

Across 4 schools, Hanover educates about 2,550 students in Massachusetts. By footprint it is a rural-scale district.

For a sense of the school types, Hanover consists of 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

On a per-school basis, Hanover runs about 638 students per campus, 27% above the state mean of roughly 501.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment held roughly steady: 2,610 students in SY 2017-18 versus 2,550 in SY 2024-25. Hanover now counts 4 public schools, down from 5 in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment shrank from 95% to 91%.

On this page, the community for Hanover discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Hanover?
Hanover operates 4 public K-12 schools in Massachusetts, serving approximately 2,550 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Hanover?
Hanover includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools.
What is the largest school in Hanover?
Hanover Middle is the largest public school in Hanover by enrollment, with approximately 826 students.
What grade levels does Hanover serve?
Hanover schools serve students from pre-K through grade 12, across 4 campuses.