For the 2025 school year, there are 60 public high schools serving 41,136 students in Worcester County, MA.
The top ranked public high schools in Worcester County, MA are Westborough High School, Algonquin Regional High School and Nashoba Regional. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Worcester County, MA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Worcester County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Worcester County, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Blackstone Valley, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 43% 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 Worcester County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westborough High School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
90 West Main Street
Westborough, MA 01581
(508) 836-7720
Westborough, MA 01581
(508) 836-7720
Gr: 9-12 | 1,202 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Algonquin Regional High School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
79 Bartlett Street
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-7010
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-7010
Gr: 9-12 | 1,194 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Nashoba Regional
(Math: 76% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12 Green Road
Bolton, MA 01740
(978) 779-2257
Bolton, MA 01740
(978) 779-2257
Gr: 9-12 | 841 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Bromfield
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14 Massachusetts Avenue
Harvard, MA 01451
(978) 456-4152
Harvard, MA 01451
(978) 456-4152
Gr: 9-12 | 325 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Shrewsbury High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
75 Cypress Avenue
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 841-8800
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 841-8800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,879 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Wachusett Regional High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1401 Main Street
Holden, MA 01520
(508) 829-6771
Holden, MA 01520
(508) 829-6771
Gr: 9-12 | 1,861 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #77.
Tantasqua Regional Sr High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
319 Brookfield Rd
Fiskdale, MA 01518
(508) 347-9301
Fiskdale, MA 01518
(508) 347-9301
Gr: 9-12 | 663 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #88.
Grafton High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
24 Providence Rd
Grafton, MA 01519
(508) 839-5425
Grafton, MA 01519
(508) 839-5425
Gr: 9-12 | 891 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #99.
Blackstone Valley
Vocational School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
65 Pleasant Street
Upton, MA 01568
(508) 529-7758
Upton, MA 01568
(508) 529-7758
Gr: 9-12 | 1,250 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1010.
Lunenburg High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1079 Massachusetts Avenue
Lunenburg, MA 01462
(978) 582-4115
Lunenburg, MA 01462
(978) 582-4115
Gr: 9-12 | 449 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1111.
Sutton High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
409 Boston Road
Sutton, MA 01590
(508) 581-1640
Sutton, MA 01590
(508) 581-1640
Gr: 9-12 | 363 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1212.
Nipmuc Regional High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
90 Pleasant Street
Upton, MA 01568
(508) 529-2130
Upton, MA 01568
(508) 529-2130
Gr: 9-12 | 559 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1313.
Tahanto Regional High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1001 Main Street
Boylston, MA 01505
(508) 869-2333
Boylston, MA 01505
(508) 869-2333
Gr: 6-12 | 554 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1414.
Auburn Senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
99 Auburn Street
Auburn, MA 01501
(508) 832-7711
Auburn, MA 01501
(508) 832-7711
Gr: 9-12 | 815 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1515.
Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1050 Westminster Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-9200
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-9200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,428 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1616.
Douglas High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
33 Davis Street
Douglas, MA 01516
(508) 476-4100
Douglas, MA 01516
(508) 476-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 303 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1717.
Quabbin Regional High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 South Street
Barre, MA 01005
(978) 355-4651
Barre, MA 01005
(978) 355-4651
Gr: 9-12 | 567 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1818.
Oakmont Regional High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9 Oakmont Drive
Ashburnham, MA 01430
(978) 827-5907
Ashburnham, MA 01430
(978) 827-5907
Gr: 9-12 | 634 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1919.
Worcester Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Manny Familia Way
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-1940
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-1940
Gr: 9-12 | 1,439 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2020.
Quaboag Regional High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
284 Old West Brookfield Road
Warren, MA 01083
(413) 436-5991
Warren, MA 01083
(413) 436-5991
Gr: 9-12 | 344 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2121.
West Boylston Junior/senior High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
125 Crescent Street
West Boylston, MA 01583
(508) 835-4475
West Boylston, MA 01583
(508) 835-4475
Gr: 6-12 | 448 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2222.
Northbridge High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
427 Linwood Avenue
Whitinsville, MA 01588
(508) 234-6221
Whitinsville, MA 01588
(508) 234-6221
Gr: 9-12 | 473 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
57 Old Muggett Hill Road
Charlton, MA 01507
(508) 248-5971
Charlton, MA 01507
(508) 248-5971
Gr: 9-12 | 1,193 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Shepherd Hill Regional High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
68 Dudley Oxford Road
Dudley, MA 01571
(508) 943-6700
Dudley, MA 01571
(508) 943-6700
Gr: 9-12 | 937 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2525.
Milford High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
31 West Fountain Street
Milford, MA 01757
(508) 478-1110
Milford, MA 01757
(508) 478-1110
Gr: 9-12 | 1,297 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2626.
Goodrich Academy
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 Goodrich Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3244
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3244
Gr: 9-12 | 226 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Gardner Academy For Learning And Technology
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
160 Elm Street
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 632-1673
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 632-1673
Gr: 9-12 | 127 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Leominster Center For Excellence
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
122 Granite Street
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-7740
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-7740
Gr: 9-12 | 65 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Southbridge Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25 Cole Avenue
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-5414
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-5414
Gr: 6-12 | 36 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #3030.
Hopedale Jr Sr High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25 Adin Street
Hopedale, MA 01747
(508) 634-2217
Hopedale, MA 01747
(508) 634-2217
Gr: 7-12 | 447 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #3131.
Blackstone Millville Rhs
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
175 Lincoln Street
Blackstone, MA 01504
(508) 876-0117
Blackstone, MA 01504
(508) 876-0117
Gr: 9-12 | 382 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #3232.
Leicester High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
964 Main Street
Leicester, MA 01524
(508) 892-7030
Leicester, MA 01524
(508) 892-7030
Gr: 9-12 | 397 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #3333.
Uxbridge High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Quaker Highway
Uxbridge, MA 01569
(508) 278-8633
Uxbridge, MA 01569
(508) 278-8633
Gr: 8-12 | 582 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #3434.
Narragansett Regional High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
464 Baldwinville Rd
Baldwinville, MA 01436
(978) 939-5388
Baldwinville, MA 01436
(978) 939-5388
Gr: 8-12 | 475 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #3535.
Leominster High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
122 Granite Street
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-7715
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-7715
Gr: 9-12 | 1,073 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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Worcester County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
15 Claremont St
Worcester, MA 01610
(508) 799-3077
Worcester, MA 01610
(508) 799-3077
Gr: PK-12 | 774 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Ace Program Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
9 Carbuncle Drive
Oxford, MA 01540
(508) 987-6090
Oxford, MA 01540
(508) 987-6090
Gr: 10-12
28 Adams Street
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 792-3497
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 792-3497
Gr: PK-6 | 175 students Minority enrollment: 60%
14 Hill Street
Whitinsville, MA 01588
(508) 234-5883
Whitinsville, MA 01588
(508) 234-5883
Gr: PK | 126 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
62 Academy Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3278
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3278
Gr: 5-8 | 486 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
16 School Street
Baldwinville, MA 01436
(978) 939-5318
Baldwinville, MA 01436
(978) 939-5318
Gr: 2-4 | 280 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
34 South Street
Berlin, MA 01503
(978) 838-2417
Berlin, MA 01503
(978) 838-2417
Gr: PK-5 | 183 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
200 Sewall Street
Boylston, MA 01505
(508) 869-2200
Boylston, MA 01505
(508) 869-2200
Gr: PK-5 | 298 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
29 Depot Street
Douglas, MA 01516
(508) 476-4034
Douglas, MA 01516
(508) 476-4034
Gr: K | 82 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
21 Davis St
Douglas, MA 01516
(508) 476-3332
Douglas, MA 01516
(508) 476-3332
Gr: 4-7 | 522 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
160 Patriots Rd
East Templeton, MA 01438
(978) 632-0557
East Templeton, MA 01438
(978) 632-0557
Gr: 3-4 | 120 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Ellen Bigelow (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
129 Allen St
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 248-9562
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 248-9562
Gr: 5-12 | 28 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
67 Ringe Rd
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 665-3662
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 665-3662
Gr: 5-8 | 272 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
444 Green Street
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 630-9248
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 630-9248
Gr: 9-12 | 73 students Minority enrollment: 32%
55 Goodrich Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3204
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3204
Gr: PK-K | 257 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
120 Granite Street
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 799-3476
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 799-3476
Gr: PK-6 | 185 students Minority enrollment: 63%
130 Leeds Street
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3540
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3540
Gr: PK-6 | 181 students Minority enrollment: 52%
15 Harlow Street
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3542
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3542
Gr: K-6 | 196 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
130 Elm Street
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 632-5480
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 632-5480
Gr: 1-3 | 271 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
800 South Street
Barre, MA 01005
(978) 355-4651
Barre, MA 01005
(978) 355-4651
Gr: 11-12 | 13 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
3 Vinal Street
Auburn, MA 01501
(508) 832-7744
Auburn, MA 01501
(508) 832-7744
Gr: 3-5 | 301 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
355 Grafton Street
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 799-3094
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 799-3094
Gr: PK-6 | 172 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
17 Lake Street
Spencer, MA 01562
(508) 885-8517
Spencer, MA 01562
(508) 885-8517
Gr: PK-1 | 316 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
494 School Street
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 249-2403
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 249-2403
Gr: PK-12 | 69 students Minority enrollment: 6%
170 Paxton Street
Leicester, MA 01524
(508) 892-7050
Leicester, MA 01524
(508) 892-7050
Gr: PK-2 | 367 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
68 Maple St
Spencer, MA 01562
(508) 885-8529
Spencer, MA 01562
(508) 885-8529
Gr: PK-K | 245 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
62 Capron Street
Uxbridge, MA 01569
(508) 278-8634
Uxbridge, MA 01569
(508) 278-8634
Gr: 6-8 | 403 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
67 Rindge Rd
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 665-3187
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 665-3187
Gr: PK-4 | 400 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
45 Main Street
Milford, MA 01757
(508) 478-1170
Milford, MA 01757
(508) 478-1170
Gr: 8 | 311 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
337 Mill Street
Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 799-3510
Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 799-3510
Gr: K-6 | 182 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
13 Dartmouth Street
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 799-3496
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 799-3496
Gr: K-6 | 204 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
1407a Main Street
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3530
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3530
Gr: K-6 | 214 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
30 Cross Street
Whitinsville, MA 01588
(508) 234-6346
Whitinsville, MA 01588
(508) 234-6346
Gr: PK-1 | 353 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
110 Pakachoag Street
Auburn, MA 01501
(508) 832-7788
Auburn, MA 01501
(508) 832-7788
Gr: 3-5 | 259 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
High Street
Clinton, MA 01510
(978) 365-4240
Clinton, MA 01510
(978) 365-4240
Gr: PK-K | 118 students Minority enrollment: 14%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Worcester County, MA?
The top ranked public high schools in Worcester County, MA include Westborough High School, Algonquin Regional High School and Nashoba Regional.
How many public high schools are located in Worcester County?
60 public high schools are located in Worcester County.
What is the racial composition of students in Worcester County?
Worcester County public high schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Worcester County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Worcester County include: North High School vs. South High Community, Tantasqua Regional Vocational vs. Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School, South High Community vs. North High School
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