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3 schools in Northbridge

Massachusetts · 1,838 students · 1 city

Northbridge (Massachusetts) covers 3 public K-12 schools and approximately 1,838 students, averaging 613 per school.

4-year change in Northbridge

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,838
+267 (+17%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Northbridge ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn MassachusettsIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
1,838#146 of 231#4,720 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
3#195 of 231N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
12.9:1#173 of 231#3,028 of 9,044
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
35.1%#144 of 206#4,407 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 Northbridge

Since 2017-18, the 3 district schools that reported both years went from 1,795 to 1,838 students (up 2%) and from 136 to 142 full-time teachers (up 4%), 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
Northbridge Elementary SchoolWhitinsvilleElementaryPK-05973
Northbridge HighWhitinsvilleHigh09-12471
Northbridge MiddleWhitinsvilleMiddle06-08394

About Northbridge

As a small district in Massachusetts, Northbridge teaches 1,838 students across 3 schools.

Looking at the level breakdown, Northbridge consists of 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

On a per-school basis, Northbridge runs about 613 students per school, 22% noticeably above the state mean of roughly 501.

Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Northbridge has rose 17% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,571 students to 1,838.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Northbridge discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Northbridge run?
Northbridge has 3 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 1,838 students in Massachusetts.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Northbridge?
Northbridge includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Northbridge?
Northbridge Elementary School is the largest public school in Northbridge by enrollment, with approximately 973 students.
What grade levels does Northbridge serve?
Northbridge serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 3 schools.