For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,381 students in Peabody, MA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Peabody, MA are J Henry Higgins Middle School and Peabody Personalized Remote Education Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Peabody, MA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Peabody have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Peabody, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
J Henry Higgins Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
85 Perkins Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-4800
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-4800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,283 students
Rank: #22.
Peabody Personalized Remote Education Program
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
27 Lowell Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-6522
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-6522
Grades: 2-12
| 98 students
Peabody, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
22 Richard Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(781) 231-5021
Peabody, MA 01960
(781) 231-5021
Grades: PK
| 110 students
21 Johnson Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-5550
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-5550
Grades: K-5
| 338 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Peabody, MA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Peabody, MA include J Henry Higgins Middle School and Peabody Personalized Remote Education Program.
How many public middle schools are located in Peabody?
2 public middle schools are located in Peabody.
What is the racial composition of students in Peabody?
Peabody public middle schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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