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6 schools in Southbridge

Massachusetts · 1,828 students · 1 city

6 public K-12 schools, 1,828 students, one district. That is the Southbridge entry on the numbers, with a mix of 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.

4-year change in Southbridge

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,828
-38 (-2%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Southbridge ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn MassachusettsIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
1,828#147 of 231#4,740 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
6#98 of 231N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
11.3:1#77 of 231#1,355 of 9,044
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
49.4%#83 of 206#3,056 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 Southbridge

Since 2017-18, the 5 district schools that reported both years went from 2,003 to 1,807 students (down 10%) and from 188 to 160 full-time teachers (down 15%), 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
Southbridge High SchoolSouthbridgeHigh09-12419
Eastford RoadSouthbridgeElementaryPK-01397
Southbridge Middle SchoolSouthbridgeMiddle06-08380
West StreetSouthbridgeElementary02-05323
Charlton StreetSouthbridgeElementaryPK-05288
Southbridge AcademySouthbridgeHigh09-1221

About Southbridge

Southbridge runs 6 public schools across Massachusetts, collectively educateing roughly 1,828 students.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Southbridge comprises 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.

Average enrollment per school in Southbridge is about 305, lower than the Massachusetts average of roughly 501.

Over the past 4-year window. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment remained close to its prior level: 1,866 students in SY 2020-21 versus 1,828 in SY 2024-25.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Southbridge discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Southbridge run?
Southbridge has 6 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 1,828 students in Massachusetts.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Southbridge?
Southbridge includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.
What is the largest school in Southbridge?
Southbridge High School is the largest public school in Southbridge by enrollment, with approximately 419 students.
What grade levels does Southbridge serve?
Southbridge serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 6 schools.