Top Rankings
Dracut School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,491 students in Dracut School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Dracut School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,824 Schools
# Students
3,491 Students
915,932 Students
# Teachers
244 Teachers
77,193 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dracut 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 89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#258 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
44%
Graduation Rate
89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.66
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
8%
% Hispanic
17%
26%
% Black
9%
10%
% White
61%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,317 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,855. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,050 is less than the state median of $24,613. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$60 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,317
$23,855
Spending / Student
$17,050
$24,613
Best Dracut School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dracut Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1540 Lakeview Avenue
Dracut, MA 01826
(978) 957-1500
Dracut, MA 01826
(978) 957-1500
Gr: 9-12 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Greenmont Avenue
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
37 Greenmont Avenue
Dracut, MA 01826
(978) 453-1797
Dracut, MA 01826
(978) 453-1797
Gr: K-5 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
George H. Englesby Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1580 Lakeview Ave
Dracut, MA 01826
(978) 957-9745
Dracut, MA 01826
(978) 957-9745
Gr: K-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Joseph A Campbell Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1021 Methuen Street
Dracut, MA 01826
(978) 459-6186
Dracut, MA 01826
(978) 459-6186
Gr: PK-5 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Brookside Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1560 Lakeview Avenue
Dracut, MA 01826
(978) 957-0716
Dracut, MA 01826
(978) 957-0716
Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #66.
Justus C. Richardson Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1570 Lakeview Ave
Dracut, MA 01826
(978) 957-3330
Dracut, MA 01826
(978) 957-3330
Gr: 6-8 | 916 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dracut School District?
Dracut School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,491 students.
What is the rank of Dracut School District?
Dracut School District is ranked #262 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dracut School District?
61% of Dracut School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dracut School District?
Dracut School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Dracut School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,050 is less than the state median of $24,613. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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