For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 412 students in Ayer, MA.
The top ranked public high school in Ayer, MA is Ayer Shirley Regional High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ayer, MA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Ayer have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Ayer, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ayer Shirley Regional High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Ayer, MA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ayer Shirley Regional High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
141 Washington Street
Ayer, MA 01432
(978) 772-8600
Ayer, MA 01432
(978) 772-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Ayer, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
141 Washington St
Ayer, MA 01432
(978) 772-8600
Ayer, MA 01432
(978) 772-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 334 students Minority enrollment: 32%
115 Washington St
Ayer, MA 01432
(978) 772-8600
Ayer, MA 01432
(978) 772-8600
Gr: PK-5 | 581 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Ayer, MA?
The top ranked public high schools in Ayer, MA include Ayer Shirley Regional High School.
How many public high schools are located in Ayer?
1 public high schools are located in Ayer.
What is the racial composition of students in Ayer?
Ayer public high schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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