Best Public Schools in Bellingham, MA

The city of Bellingham, Massachusetts is home to 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The schools in this area serve a diverse student population and demonstrate a range of academic performance and resource allocation.

Among the standout schools, Stall Brook Elementary School stands out with the highest proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grades, as well as the lowest student-teacher ratio at 10.7. In contrast, the district's high schools, Bellingham High School and Keough Memorial Academy, both have impressive 90% 4-year graduation rates, but also slightly higher dropout rates than the state average.

The schools in Bellingham demonstrate a wide range of per-student spending, from $17,091 at Bellingham Memorial School to $53,282 at Keough Memorial Academy, as well as varying student-teacher ratios, from 4.4 at Keough Memorial Academy to 15.9 at Bellingham Early Childhood Center. These differences in resources and class sizes may contribute to the disparities in academic performance observed across the district.