For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,604 students in Athol-Royalston School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Athol-Royalston School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,824 Schools
# Students
1,604 Students
915,932 Students
# Teachers
125 Teachers
77,193 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Athol-Royalston School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 391 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#356 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
44%
Graduation Rate
87%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.66
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
17%
26%
% Black
3%
10%
% White
75%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,797 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,855. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,107 is less than the state median of $24,613. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,797
$23,855
Spending / Student
$19,107
$24,613
Best Athol-Royalston School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Royalston Community School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
96 Winchendon Rd
Royalston, MA 01368
(978) 249-2900
Royalston, MA 01368
(978) 249-2900
Gr: PK-6 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Athol High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2363 Main Street
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 249-2435
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 249-2435
Gr: 9-12 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Athol Community Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1064 Pleasant Street
Athol, MA 01331
(617) 645-9657
Athol, MA 01331
(617) 645-9657
Gr: PK-4 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Athol-royalston Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1062 Pleasant Street
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 249-2430
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 249-2430
Gr: 5-8 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Athol-Royalston School District?
Athol-Royalston School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,604 students.
What is the rank of Athol-Royalston School District?
Athol-Royalston School District is ranked #354 out of 391 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Athol-Royalston School District?
75% of Athol-Royalston School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Athol-Royalston School District?
Athol-Royalston School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Athol-Royalston School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,107 is less than the state median of $24,613. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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