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Stoughton

Massachusetts · Public School District
8
Schools
3,578
Students
$25,054
Per-Pupil Spend
+75% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
89.0%
Graduation Rate
+2.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Stoughton is a public school district in Massachusetts serving 3,578 students across 8 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 89.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $25,054 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 47/100.

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All Schools (8)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Helen Hansen ElementaryKG–05264
Joseph H GibbonsKG–05349
Joseph R Dawe Jr ElementaryKG–05380
Richard L. Wilkins Elementary SchoolPK–05312
South ElementaryKG–05281
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
O'Donnell Middle School06–08815
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Stoughton High09–121,073
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Edwin A Jones Early Childhood CenterPK–PK104
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$25,054+75% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
37%
55%
State
36.6%
Local (property tax)
55.0%
Federal
8.5%

Funding is shared between state (37%) and local sources (55%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
8
Schools
3,578
Students
—
Free Lunch
$25K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.0%
Opportunity Score47/100
StateMassachusetts →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $25,054 per pupil — 75% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Stoughton?
Stoughton has 8 public schools, serving a total of 3,578 students.
What is the graduation rate for Stoughton?
The graduation rate is 89.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Stoughton spend per student?
Stoughton spends $25,054 per pupil — 75% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Stoughton?
No, Stoughton does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Stoughton serve?
Stoughton serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Stoughton?
The median opportunity score across schools in Stoughton is 47/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
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.