📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (MCAS 2024–25), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 19 Rated Districts in Bristol County, MA
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Westford School District | Westford | 9/10 Excellent | 89th |
| #2 | Somerset-Berkley School District | Somerset | 9/10 Excellent | 80th |
| #3 | Easton School District | North Easton | 8/10 Good | 76th |
| #4 | Mansfield School District | Mansfield | 8/10 Good | 74th |
| #5 | Dartmouth School District | Dartmouth | 8/10 Good | 70th |
| #6 | Seekonk School District | Seekonk | 7/10 Good | 65th |
| #7 | Acushnet School District | Acushnet | 7/10 Good | 60th |
| #8 | Berkley School District | Berkley | 6/10 Average | 58th |
| #9 | Fairhaven School District | Fairhaven | 6/10 Average | 53rd |
| #10 | North Attleborough School District | North Attleborough | 6/10 Average | 52nd |
| #11 | Somerset School District | Somerset | 6/10 Average | 50th |
| #12 | Swansea School District | Swansea | 5/10 Average | 47th |
| #13 | Dighton-Rehoboth School District | North Dighton | 5/10 Average | 45th |
| #14 | Attleboro School District | Attleboro | 4/10 Below Average | 37th |
| #15 | Norton School District | Norton | 4/10 Below Average | 33rd |
| #16 | Westport School District | Westport | 3/10 Below Average | 22nd |
| #17 | Taunton School District | Taunton | 2/10 Poor | 13th |
| #18 | New Bedford School District | New Bedford | 1/10 Poor | 5th |
| #19 | Fall River School District | Fall River | 1/10 Poor | 2nd |
Best School Districts in Bristol County, Massachusetts (2026)
This page lists the 19 public school districts headquartered in Bristol County, Massachusetts that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using MCAS 2024–25 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Massachusetts, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Bristol County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Bristol County, Massachusetts? ▼
Among the 19 rated districts in Bristol County, Massachusetts, the highest-rated is Westford School District (Westford), rated 9/10 (Excellent) and in the 89th percentile of Massachusetts districts on MCAS 2024–25 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (MCAS 2024–25), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Massachusetts and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.