Plymouth South High

Public 9-12

 490 Long Pond Road
       Plymouth, MA  02360


(508) 224-7512

District: Plymouth

SchoolDigger Rank:
227th of 347 Massachusetts High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,072 Help


Feeder schools for Plymouth South High:

Elementary:    Indian Brook
    South Elementary
Middle:    Plymouth South Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  9.8 Help
Number of students:  1,028

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.0%
Hispanic:
4.2%
Two or more races:
3.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.2% Help


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Compare Details Plymouth South High ranks worse than 65.4% of high schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.92. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90%), Hispanic (4.2%), two or more races (3.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Plymouth South High is 9.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Plymouth South High is $17,072.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Plymouth South High:

SchoolDigger ranks Plymouth South High 227th of 347 Massachusetts public high schools. (See Plymouth South High in the ranking list.)

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Plymouth:

SchoolDigger ranks Plymouth 172nd of 356 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Plymouth South High

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Rank History for all students at Plymouth South High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 64.16 120th 304 60.5%
2004 52.09 173rd 307 43.6%
2005 69.54 111th 311 64.3%
2006 64.38 139th 314 55.7%
2007 58.68 145th 316 54.1%
2008 50.11 185th 319 42.0%
2009 51.77 192nd 322 40.4%
2010 60.10 171st 335 49.0%
2011 61.29 168th 340 50.6%
2012 65.47 143rd 340 57.9%
2013 63.32 148th 344 57.0%
2014 61.58 177th 347 49.0%
2015 63.76 166th 354 53.1%
2016 58.98 186th 351 47.0%
2017 53.59 212th 348 39.1%
2018 51.56 218th 345 36.8%
2019 51.82 199th 351 43.3%
2021 59.17 130th 285 54.4%
2022 63.60 138th 342 59.6%
2023 37.92 227th 347 34.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Plymouth South High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.82 52nd 55 5.5%
2019 51.21 30th 58 48.3%
2022 36.59 53rd 78 32.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Plymouth South High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.37 257th 344 25.3%
2019 38.13 236th 348 32.2%
2021 54.04 102nd 268 61.9%
2022 66.48 103rd 339 69.6%
2023 33.36 182nd 301 39.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Plymouth South High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.87 172nd 330 47.9%
2019 57.81 136th 330 58.8%
2021 56.65 95th 253 62.5%
2022 82.72 45th 332 86.4%
2023 34.58 225th 338 33.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Plymouth South High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.31 187th 339 44.8%
2019 50.38 201st 342 41.2%
2021 56.21 139th 281 50.5%
2022 72.50 105th 340 69.1%
2023 32.66 239th 339 29.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Plymouth South High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.52 190th 299 36.5%
2019 36.59 182nd 299 39.1%
2021 62.94 61st 202 69.8%
2022 55.72 102nd 295 65.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Plymouth South High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.05 236th 343 31.2%
2019 49.62 195th 346 43.6%
2021 60.13 124th 281 55.9%
2022 55.76 155th 339 54.3%
2023 40.08 208th 343 39.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Plymouth South High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.97 162nd 241 32.8%
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Rank History for White students at Plymouth South High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.86 234th 303 22.8%
2019 33.00 218th 302 27.8%
2021 46.96 146th 249 41.4%
2022 50.74 156th 300 48.0%
2023 24.99 234th 301 22.3%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Open Quote The building is in rough shape but I beleive that is being addressed. I have a son who will be a junior in September and a daughter who will be a freshman. So far I have been pleased with the academics, the after school activities, and the teachers. My kids are both high achievers and so far so good. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Plymouth South High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 774 13 6 1 3 n/a n/a 0 797
1995 836 7 14 0 0 n/a n/a 0 857
1996 836 7 14 0 0 n/a n/a 0 857
1997 808 20 14 5 1 n/a n/a 0 848
1998 783 11 6 11 0 n/a n/a 0 811
1999 805 13 8 12 0 n/a n/a 0 838
2000 745 13 8 8 0 n/a n/a 0 774
2001 851 9 7 7 0 n/a n/a 0 874
2002 843 6 12 10 2 n/a n/a 0 873
2003 843 6 12 10 2 n/a n/a 0 873
2004 890 7 14 14 2 n/a n/a 0 927
2005 816 10 11 14 0 n/a n/a 0 851
2006 763 9 3 12 1 n/a n/a 15 803
2007 792 17 2 15 1 n/a n/a 10 837
2008 760 17 3 17 2 n/a n/a 10 809
2009 1414 22 7 24 4 4 18 0 1493
2010 1400 27 7 28 6 6 15 0 1489
2011 1325 16 5 25 8 5 25 0 1409
2012 1291 20 8 19 8 4 31 0 1381
2013 1195 21 10 15 7 3 29 0 1280
2014 1072 17 11 16 8 3 33 0 1160
2015 981 19 12 23 8 2 28 0 1073
2016 933 14 9 26 7 3 25 0 1017
2017 926 17 9 29 8 3 34 0 1026
2018 989 18 16 28 4 1 39 0 1095
2019 977 15 12 26 3 1 40 0 1074
2020 952 12 11 34 3 0 36 0 1048
2021 970 9 8 34 4 0 41 0 1066
2022 945 11 4 42 4 0 42 1 1049
2023 925 15 3 43 3 0 38 1 1028

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Plymouth South High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 797 n/a n/a n/a
1995 857 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 857 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 848 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 811 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 838 n/a 0.0 0
2000 774 n/a 0.0 8.4
2001 874 n/a 0.0 7.6
2002 873 n/a n/a 9.7
2003 873 n/a n/a 9.7
2004 927 81.2 11.4 13.3
2005 851 84.3 10.1 10.9
2006 803 83.1 9.7 18.9
2007 837 83.0 10.1 17.4
2008 809 84.2 9.6 20.4
2009 1493 119.6 12.5 26.3
2010 1489 122.0 12.2 31
2011 1409 124.3 11.3 28.9
2012 1381 123.2 11.2 24.6
2013 1280 123.1 10.3 30.8
2014 1160 118.1 9.8 30.1
2015 1073 110.0 9.7 29.2
2016 1017 111.0 9.1 n/a
2017 1026 108.1 9.4 n/a
2018 1095 105.5 10.3 n/a
2019 1074 103.0 10.4 n/a
2020 1048 105.8 9.8 n/a
2021 1066 99.4 10.7 n/a
2022 1049 104.4 10.0 n/a
2023 1028 104.2 9.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Plymouth South High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 797 n/a n/a n/a
1995 857 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 857 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 848 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 811 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 838 n/a 0.0 0
2000 774 n/a 0.0 8.4
2001 874 n/a 0.0 7.6
2002 873 n/a n/a 9.7
2003 873 n/a n/a 9.7
2004 927 81.2 11.4 13.3
2005 851 84.3 10.1 10.9
2006 803 83.1 9.7 18.9
2007 837 83.0 10.1 17.4
2008 809 84.2 9.6 20.4
2009 1493 119.6 12.5 26.3
2010 1489 122.0 12.2 31
2011 1409 124.3 11.3 28.9
2012 1381 123.2 11.2 24.6
2013 1280 123.1 10.3 30.8
2014 1160 118.1 9.8 30.1
2015 1073 110.0 9.7 29.2
2016 1017 111.0 9.1 n/a
2017 1026 108.1 9.4 n/a
2018 1095 105.5 10.3 n/a
2019 1074 103.0 10.4 n/a
2020 1048 105.8 9.8 n/a
2021 1066 99.4 10.7 n/a
2022 1049 104.4 10.0 n/a
2023 1028 104.2 9.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Plymouth South High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $423 (2.1%) $19,555 (97.9%) $19,978
2020 $342 (1.7%) $19,345 (98.3%) $19,686
2021 $540 (3.2%) $16,532 (96.8%) $17,072

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Plymouth South High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 199th of 351 High schoolsRanks 227th of 347 High schools
 8.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Plymouth South High)6261.4
 0.6%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Plymouth)6563.9
 1.1%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)6158.2
 2.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Plymouth South High)5244.4
 7.6%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Plymouth)5244.8
 7.2%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5849.7
 8.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students10741028
 4.3%
African American1515
American Indian33
Asian123
 75%
Hispanic2643
 65.4%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White977925
 5.3%
Two or More Races4038
 5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Plymouth South High

Plymouth South High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Indian Brook
Elementary : South Elementary
Middle : Plymouth South Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,028 students attended Plymouth South High.

Plymouth South High ranks 227th of 347 Massachusetts high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Plymouth South High are 90% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.


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