Pentucket

The Pentucket school district in Massachusetts consists of 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district as a whole demonstrates consistently strong academic performance, with multiple schools ranking in the top quartile of their respective grade levels statewide.

The standout schools in the district are Pentucket Regional Senior High, which has consistently ranked among the top 100 high schools in Massachusetts, and Dr. John C. Page School, an elementary school that ranks in the top 25% of Massachusetts elementary schools. These schools excel in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, with over 70% and 64% of students, respectively, scoring proficient or better on the MCAS exams. The district also boasts a high 4-year graduation rate of 89.5% and a low dropout rate of 3.3% at the high school level.

While the district's elementary schools generally perform well, there is some variation, with Helen R. Donaghue School lagging slightly behind the top performers. The Pentucket Regional Middle School also has room for improvement, with its performance ranking in the middle of Massachusetts middle schools. The district appears to allocate more resources to the elementary level, with the highest per-student spending at that level, which could be an area of focus to ensure a smooth transition from the strong elementary schools to the high school.