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Lynn

Massachusetts · Public School District
25
Schools
15,328
Students
$23,095
Per-Pupil Spend
+61% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
79.4%
Graduation Rate
-7.1pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Lynn is a public school district in Massachusetts serving 15,328 students across 25 schools. It includes 18 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 79.4% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $23,095 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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All Schools (25)
Elementary Schools18 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
A Drewicz ElementaryPK–05488
AbornKG–05217
Brickett ElementaryKG–05305
Capt William G ShoemakerPK–05297
Cobbet ElementaryKG–05602
E J HarringtonPK–05590
Edward A SissonPK–05412
HoodPK–05452
IngallsKG–05670
Julia F CallahanPK–05365
Lincoln-ThomsonKG–05189
Lynn WoodsKG–05148
Robert L Ford01–05404
Sewell-AndersonKG–05269
Tracy01–05362
Washington Elementary SchoolPK–05416
William R Fallon01–0527
Wm P ConneryPK–05532
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Breed Middle School06–081,221
Pickering Middle06–08552
Thurgood Marshall Mid06–081,215
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Classical High09–121,818
Fecteau-Leary Junior/Senior High School06–1278
Lynn English High09–122,176
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Lynn Vocational Technical InstitutePK–121,523
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$23,095+61% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
70%
State
70.4%
Local (property tax)
3.5%
Federal
26.1%

State funding accounts for 70% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
25
Schools
15,328
Students
—
Free Lunch
$23K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate79.4%
Opportunity Score42/100
StateMassachusetts →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $23,095 per pupil — 61% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 25 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 79.4%, graduation is 7.1 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
26% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lynn?
Lynn has 25 public schools, serving a total of 15,328 students.
What is the graduation rate for Lynn?
The graduation rate is 79.4%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Lynn spend per student?
Lynn spends $23,095 per pupil — 61% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Lynn?
No, Lynn does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Lynn serve?
Lynn serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Lynn?
The median opportunity score across schools in Lynn is 42/100. 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.