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Acton-Boxborough

Massachusetts · Public School District
9
Schools
5,133
Students
$35,574
Per-Pupil Spend
+148% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
98.0%
Graduation Rate
+11.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Acton-Boxborough is a public school district in Massachusetts serving 5,133 students across 9 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 98.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $35,574 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 48/100.

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All Schools (9)
Elementary Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Blanchard Memorial SchoolKG–06506
C.T. Douglas Elementary SchoolKG–06377
Luther Conant SchoolKG–06408
McCarthy-Towne SchoolKG–06446
Merriam SchoolKG–06431
Paul P Gates Elementary SchoolKG–06350
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Raymond J Grey Junior High07–08825
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Acton-Boxborough Regional High09–121,683
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Carol Huebner Early Childhood ProgramPK–PK107
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$35,574+148% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
33%
62%
State
33.3%
Local (property tax)
62.0%
Federal
4.8%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (62%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
9
Schools
5,133
Students
—
Free Lunch
$36K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate98.0%
Opportunity Score48/100
StateMassachusetts →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
98.0% graduation rate — 11.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $35,574 per pupil — 148% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Acton-Boxborough?
Acton-Boxborough has 9 public schools, serving a total of 5,133 students.
What is the graduation rate for Acton-Boxborough?
The graduation rate is 98.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Acton-Boxborough spend per student?
Acton-Boxborough spends $35,574 per pupil — 148% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Acton-Boxborough?
No, Acton-Boxborough does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Acton-Boxborough serve?
Acton-Boxborough serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Acton-Boxborough?
The median opportunity score across schools in Acton-Boxborough is 48/100. 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.