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Peabody

Massachusetts · Public School District
11
Schools
5,875
Students
$26,008
Per-Pupil Spend
+81% nat'l
Free Lunch Rate
88.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Peabody is a public school district in Massachusetts serving 5,875 students across 11 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 88.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $26,008 is above average for a US public school district.

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All Schools (11)
Elementary Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Captain Samuel BrownKG–05376
CenterKG–05446
John E BurkeKG–05252
John E. McCarthyPK–05338
South MemorialPK–05472
Thomas CarrollKG–05586
West MemorialPK–05259
William A Welch SrPK–03230
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
J Henry Higgins Middle06–081,346
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Peabody Veterans Memorial High09–121,476
Other School1 school
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$26,008+81% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
34%
59%
State
34.0%
Local (property tax)
58.7%
Federal
7.3%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (59%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
11
Schools
5,875
Students
Free Lunch
$26K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate88.0%
Opportunity Score
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $26,008 per pupil — 81% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Peabody?
Peabody has 11 public schools, serving a total of 5,875 students.
What is the graduation rate for Peabody?
The graduation rate is 88.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Peabody spend per student?
Peabody spends $26,008 per pupil — 81% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Peabody?
No, Peabody does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Peabody serve?
Peabody serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.