For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,861 students in Newton Center, MA. The top ranked public high school in Newton Center, MA is Newton South High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newton Center, MA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 86% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Newton Center have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Newton Center, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 99%, which is more than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Newton South High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Newton Center, MA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newton South High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
140 Brandeis Road
Newton Center, MA 02459
(617) 559-6700
Newton Center, MA 02459
(617) 559-6700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,861 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Newton Center, MA?
The top ranked public high schools in Newton Center, MA include Newton South High School. Newton Center has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Massachusetts.
How many public high schools are located in Newton Center?
1 public high schools are located in Newton Center.
What is the racial composition of students in Newton Center?
Newton Center public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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