For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 272 students in Winchendon, MA.
The top ranked public high schools in Winchendon, MA are Murdock Academy For Success and Murdock High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winchendon, MA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Winchendon have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Winchendon, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Murdock High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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 Winchendon, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Murdock Academy For Success
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
175 Grove St
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-1256
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-1256
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Rank: #22.
Murdock High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3 Memorial Drive
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-1256
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-1256
Grades: 9-12
| 252 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Winchendon, MA?
The top ranked public high schools in Winchendon, MA include Murdock Academy For Success and Murdock High School.
How many public high schools are located in Winchendon?
2 public high schools are located in Winchendon.
What is the racial composition of students in Winchendon?
Winchendon public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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