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Lynnfield High

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Lynnfield High ranks 55 th of 349 Massachusetts high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

55^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 349 Massachusetts High Schools

Better than 84% of Massachusetts high schools

Summary

Lynnfield High is a public high school serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 571, located in the town of Lynnfield, Massachusetts. This high-performing school consistently delivers excellent academic outcomes, graduation rates, and support for diverse student populations, making it a standout institution in the region.

Lynnfield High's academic performance is exceptional, with a significantly higher percentage of students scoring proficient or better on MCAS tests compared to the state average. For instance, in the 2024-2025 school year, 78.23% of 10th-grade students at Lynnfield High were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 50.66%. The school also boasts an exceptionally high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 97.1% to 99.3% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, Lynnfield High performs well across various student subgroups, including female, male, Asian, Hispanic, and white students, as well as students with special needs and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Classical High in Lynn, Saugus High, and Peabody Veterans Memorial High, Lynnfield High stands out as a top-performing institution, with significantly higher MCAS proficiency rates. The school's proximity to the Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School may also provide additional educational opportunities for Lynnfield High students. Overall, Lynnfield High's consistent high performance, exceptional graduation rates, and support for diverse student populations make it a standout choice for families in the region.

588

Students ?

11.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$21,029

Per pupil spending ?

10%

Free/discounted lunch ?

275 Essex Street
Lynnfield, MA 01940-1276

(781) 334-5820

District: Lynnfield

Feeder schools for Lynnfield High:

Elementary:	Huckleberry Hill
	Summer Street
Middle:	Lynnfield Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.7%

Hispanic:

9.5%

Asian:

8.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 89th percentile in 2015 → 84th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Massachusetts average (64% vs 45% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 16% of Massachusetts high schools

✓99% graduate within 4 years

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 5 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school64%

District avg63%

Massachusetts avg45%

55^th of 349

Massachusetts public high schools ?

Top 16%▼ down 5 pts since 2015

From top 11% (2015) to top 16% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

40^th of 348Lynnfield among Massachusetts districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	87.6	55 of 349	84.2%	★★★★☆
2024	91.6	27 of 348	92.2%	★★★★★
2023	86.8	51 of 347	85.3%	★★★★☆
2022	86.6	47 of 342	86.3%	★★★★☆
2021	87.0	29 of 285	89.8%	★★★★★
2019	78.9	78 of 351	77.8%	★★★★☆
2018	81.8	33 of 345	90.4%	★★★★★
2017	82.2	26 of 348	92.5%	★★★★★
2016	78.0	52 of 351	85.2%	★★★★☆
2015	80.1	38 of 354	89.3%	★★★★☆
2014	75.9	70 of 347	79.8%	★★★★☆
2013	77.5	51 of 344	85.2%	★★★★☆
2012	80.3	43 of 340	87.4%	★★★★☆
2011	82.5	32 of 340	90.6%	★★★★★
2010	88.8	6 of 335	98.2%	★★★★★
2009	81.7	47 of 322	85.4%	★★★★☆
2008	87.9	22 of 319	93.1%	★★★★★
2007	91.2	6 of 316	98.1%	★★★★★
2006	86.4	34 of 314	89.2%	★★★★☆
2005	88.2	25 of 311	92.0%	★★★★★
2004	91.4	10 of 307	96.7%	★★★★★
2003	92.2	13 of 304	95.7%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	79.8	20 of 91	78.0%	★★★★☆
2024	89.7	1 of 98	99.0%	★★★★★
2023	65.5	48 of 96	50.0%	★★★☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2022	91.9	24 of 295	91.9%	★★★★★
2021	88.8	20 of 202	90.1%	★★★★★
2019	84.2	43 of 299	85.6%	★★★★☆
2018	88.6	32 of 299	89.3%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	86.9	51 of 337	84.9%	★★★★☆
2024	93.2	17 of 342	95.0%	★★★★★
2023	84.5	56 of 339	83.5%	★★★★☆
2022	80.3	66 of 340	80.6%	★★★★☆
2021	81.2	50 of 281	82.2%	★★★★☆
2019	77.1	81 of 342	76.3%	★★★★☆
2018	79.4	48 of 339	85.8%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	93.6	21 of 245	91.4%	★★★★★
2024	94.5	17 of 249	93.2%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	93.0	21 of 334	93.7%	★★★★★
2024	75.8	73 of 338	78.4%	★★★★☆
2023	77.6	61 of 338	82.0%	★★★★☆
2022	86.1	36 of 332	89.2%	★★★★☆
2021	91.6	14 of 253	94.5%	★★★★★
2019	83.7	39 of 330	88.2%	★★★★☆
2018	89.3	14 of 330	95.8%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	86.5	56 of 339	83.5%	★★★★☆
2024	88.2	38 of 342	88.9%	★★★★☆
2023	87.2	48 of 343	86.0%	★★★★☆
2022	90.0	27 of 339	92.0%	★★★★★
2021	90.2	15 of 281	94.7%	★★★★★
2019	79.2	76 of 346	78.0%	★★★★☆
2018	84.0	27 of 343	92.1%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	74.6	56 of 302	81.5%	★★★★☆
2024	84.3	35 of 289	87.9%	★★★★☆
2023	90.8	29 of 301	90.4%	★★★★★
2022	81.4	43 of 339	87.3%	★★★★☆
2021	86.7	22 of 268	91.8%	★★★★★
2019	73.1	77 of 348	77.9%	★★★★☆
2018	85.8	34 of 344	90.1%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	80.9	64 of 298	78.5%	★★★★☆
2024	87.2	37 of 302	87.7%	★★★★☆
2023	80.0	59 of 301	80.4%	★★★★☆
2022	81.2	53 of 300	82.3%	★★★★☆
2021	82.8	35 of 249	85.9%	★★★★☆
2019	72.3	91 of 302	69.9%	★★★★☆
2018	80.0	39 of 303	87.1%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)94th percentile+9 vs school

Disabled (2022)92nd percentile+6 vs school

Hispanic (2025)91st percentile+7 vs school

Female (2025)85th percentile~ school

Male (2025)83rd percentile~ school

Special Education (2025)81st percentile-3 vs school

White (2025)79th percentile-6 vs school

Asian (2025)78th percentile-6 vs school

By subject vs Massachusetts (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts78%+28 vs state

Science67%+21 vs state

Mathematics66%+21 vs state

Biology46%+7 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2025)	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2025)	MCAS Next Generation Science (2025)	MCAS Next Generation Biology (2025)	MCAS Next Generation Physics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Biology All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Physics All Grades	Total
Lynnfield High	Public	9-12	275 Essex Street	Lynnfield	01940	Essex County	Lynnfield	No	No	No	No	(781) 334-5820	588	49	11.9		457 (77.7%)	9 (1.5%)	56 (9.5%)	47 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.2%)	87.6	55^th of 349 public high schools	84.2%		91.6	27^th of 348 public high schools	92.2%	28	78.2	66.0	66.9	46.3		$21,029
Peabody Veterans Memorial High	Public	9-12	485 Lowell Street	Peabody	01960	Essex County	Peabody	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 536-4500	1,333	129	10.2		811 (60.8%)	102 (7.7%)	359 (26.9%)	21 (1.6%)	5 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	33 (2.5%)	20.3	285^th of 349 public high schools	18.3%		27.6	263^rd of 348 public high schools	24.4%	22	25.3	22.5	28.9	23.5		$20,870
Northeast Metro Regional Vocational	Public	9-12	100 Hemlock Rd	Wakefield	01880	Middlesex County	Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational Technical	No	No	No	Yes	(781) 246-0810	1,381	129	10.7		577 (41.8%)	72 (5.2%)	665 (48.2%)	18 (1.3%)	9 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	30 (2.2%)	48.9	189^th of 349 public high schools	45.8%		34.2	242^nd of 348 public high schools	30.5%	53	43.6	42.1	45.4		29.1	$27,370
Wakefield Memorial High	Public	9-12	60 Farm Street	Wakefield	01880	Middlesex County	Wakefield	No	No	No	Yes	(781) 246-6440	854	81	10.5		676 (79.2%)	31 (3.6%)	81 (9.5%)	33 (3.9%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	26 (3.0%)	73.3	97^th of 349 public high schools	72.2%		69.2	116^th of 348 public high schools	66.7%	19	59.2	49.8	68.0	60.2	0.0	$22,264
North Reading High	Public	9-12	189 Park Street	North Reading	01864	Middlesex County	North Reading	No	No	No	No	(978) 664-7800	652	64	10.1		550 (84.4%)	3 (0.5%)	32 (4.9%)	43 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.4%)	91.2	40^th of 349 public high schools	88.5%		90.3	33^rd of 348 public high schools	90.5%	7	72.1	74.2	79.3	68.5		$22,072
Reading Memorial High	Public	9-12	62 Oakland Rd	Reading	01867	Middlesex County	Reading	No	No	No	No	(781) 944-8200	1,094	90	12.1		925 (84.6%)	45 (4.1%)	47 (4.3%)	41 (3.7%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (2.7%)	79.8	80^th of 349 public high schools	77.1%		81.9	70^th of 348 public high schools	79.9%	10	68.2	62.8	58.1	48.2		$18,964
Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School	Public	9-12	565 Maple Street	Hathorne	01937	Essex County	Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 304-4700	1,830	143	12.7		1,310 (71.6%)	49 (2.7%)	358 (19.6%)	31 (1.7%)	6 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (3.8%)	63.5	133^rd of 349 public high schools	61.9%		69.9	112^th of 348 public high schools	67.8%	21	64.0	43.1	49.5	49.0		$23,669
Stoneham High	Public	9-12	149 Franklin Street	Stoneham	02180	Middlesex County	Stoneham	No	No	No	No	(781) 279-3810	599	56	10.7		454 (75.8%)	23 (3.8%)	64 (10.7%)	34 (5.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.5%)	71.6	100^th of 349 public high schools	71.3%		66.9	123^rd of 348 public high schools	64.7%	23	61.4	59.8	50.4	50.0		$23,111
Melrose High	Public	9-12	360 Lynn Fells Parkway	Melrose	02176	Middlesex County	Melrose	No	No	No	No	(781) 979-2200	967	75	12.8		699 (72.3%)	72 (7.4%)	72 (7.4%)	72 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	46 (4.8%)	89.3	46^th of 349 public high schools	86.8%		82.9	67^th of 348 public high schools	80.7%	21	82.5	64.3	71.5	59.7		$16,221
Saugus High	Public	9-12	1 Pearce Drive	Saugus	01906	Essex County	Saugus	No	No	No	Yes	(781) 231-5027	744	48	15.4		328 (44.1%)	60 (8.1%)	289 (38.8%)	48 (6.5%)	5 (0.7%)	3 (0.4%)	11 (1.5%)	33.9	237^th of 349 public high schools	32.1%		41	223^rd of 348 public high schools	35.9%	14	37.3	30.7	37.1	19.9		$17,851

Frequently Asked Questions about Lynnfield High

What schools feed into Lynnfield High?

Lynnfield High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Huckleberry Hill
Elementary : Summer Street
Middle : Lynnfield Middle School

What district is Lynnfield High in?

Lynnfield

Is Lynnfield High a good school?

Lynnfield High ranks 55^th of 349 Massachusetts high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Lynnfield High?

Students at Lynnfield High are 78% White, 10% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

How many students attend Lynnfield High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 588 students attended Lynnfield High.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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