📊 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 5 Rated Districts in Dukes County, MA
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Martha's Vineyard School District | Vineyard Haven | 9/10 Excellent | 85th |
| #2 | Up-Island Regional School District | Vineyard Haven | 7/10 Good | 67th |
| #3 | Oak Bluffs School District | Vineyard Haven | 6/10 Average | 55th |
| #4 | Edgartown School District | Vineyard Haven | 5/10 Average | 40th |
| #5 | Tisbury School District | Vineyard Haven | 4/10 Below Average | 36th |
Best School Districts in Dukes County, Massachusetts (2026)
This page lists the 5 public school districts headquartered in Dukes 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 Dukes 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 Dukes County, Massachusetts? ▼
Among the 5 rated districts in Dukes County, Massachusetts, the highest-rated is Martha's Vineyard School District (Vineyard Haven), rated 9/10 (Excellent) and in the 85th 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.