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Barnstable

Massachusetts · Public School District
9
Schools
4,838
Students
$26,364
Per-Pupil Spend
+84% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
90.0%
Graduation Rate
+3.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Barnstable is a public school district in Massachusetts serving 4,838 students across 9 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 90.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $26,364 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (9)
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Barnstable Intermediate School06–07651
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Barnstable High08–121,763
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Enoch Cobb Early Learning CenterPK–PK157
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$26,364+84% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
27%
65%
State
26.8%
Local (property tax)
65.0%
Federal
8.3%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (65%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
9
Schools
4,838
Students
—
Free Lunch
$26K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate90.0%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateMassachusetts →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
90.0% graduation rate — 3.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $26,364 per pupil — 84% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Barnstable?
Barnstable has 9 public schools, serving a total of 4,838 students.
What is the graduation rate for Barnstable?
The graduation rate is 90.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Barnstable spend per student?
Barnstable spends $26,364 per pupil — 84% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Barnstable?
No, Barnstable does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Barnstable serve?
Barnstable serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Barnstable?
The median opportunity score across schools in Barnstable is 41/100. 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.