📊 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 →
14 Rated Districts in the Barnstable Town, MA Metro Area
MCAS 2024–25 · percentile among Massachusetts districts
| Metro Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Orleans School District | Orleans | 9/10 Excellent | 89th |
| #2 | Eastham School District | Orleans | 8/10 Good | 79th |
| #3 | Sandwich School District | Sandwich | 8/10 Good | 71st |
| #4 | Truro School District | Truro | 8/10 Good | 71st |
| #5 | Brewster School District | Orleans | 7/10 Good | 69th |
| #6 | Monomoy Regional School District | Chatham | 6/10 Average | 53rd |
| #7 | Wellfleet School District | Orleans | 6/10 Average | 52nd |
| #8 | Falmouth School District | East Falmouth | 5/10 Average | 49th |
| #9 | Nauset School District | Orleans | 5/10 Average | 47th |
| #10 | Mashpee School District | Mashpee | 3/10 Below Average | 27th |
| #11 | Dennis-Yarmouth School District | South Yarmouth | 3/10 Below Average | 24th |
| #12 | Bourne School District | Bourne | 3/10 Below Average | 23rd |
| #13 | Provincetown School District | Provincetown | 3/10 Below Average | 20th |
| #14 | Barnstable School District | Hyannis | 2/10 Poor | 15th |
Best School Districts in the Barnstable Town, MA Metro Area (2026)
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from MCAS 2024–25 (Massachusetts) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Barnstable Town, MA metro area? ▼
Among the 14 rated districts in the Barnstable Town, MA metro area, the highest-rated is Orleans School District (Orleans), 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, percentile-ranked against all rated districts in its state and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.