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Taunton

Massachusetts · Public School District
12
Schools
7,905
Students
$25,188
Per-Pupil Spend
+76% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
93.5%
Graduation Rate
+7.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Taunton is a public school district in Massachusetts serving 7,905 students across 12 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 93.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $25,188 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (12)
Elementary Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
East Taunton ElementaryPK–04533
Edmund Hatch BennettKG–04285
Elizabeth PoleKG–04577
H H GalliganKG–04259
James L. Mulcahey Elementary SchoolPK–04851
Joseph C ChamberlainPK–04453
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Benjamin Friedman Middle05–07730
John F Parker Middle05–07494
Joseph H Martin05–07642
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Taunton Alternative High School11–1269
Taunton High08–122,760
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Edward F. Leddy PreschoolPK–PK252
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$25,188+76% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
50%
40%
State
50.0%
Local (property tax)
40.0%
Federal
10.0%

Funding is shared between state (50%) and local sources (40%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
12
Schools
7,905
Students
—
Free Lunch
$25K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate93.5%
Opportunity Score46/100
StateMassachusetts →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
93.5% graduation rate — 7.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $25,188 per pupil — 76% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Taunton?
Taunton has 12 public schools, serving a total of 7,905 students.
What is the graduation rate for Taunton?
The graduation rate is 93.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Taunton spend per student?
Taunton spends $25,188 per pupil — 76% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Taunton?
No, Taunton does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Taunton serve?
Taunton serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Taunton?
The median opportunity score across schools in Taunton is 46/100. 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.