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Marlborough

Massachusetts · Public School District
7
Schools
4,765
Students
$25,301
Per-Pupil Spend
+76% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
83.0%
Graduation Rate
-3.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Marlborough is a public school district in Massachusetts serving 4,765 students across 7 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 83.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $25,301 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 (7)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Charles Jaworek SchoolKG–05656
Francis J KaneKG–05493
Goodnow Brothers Elementary SchoolKG–05784
RicherKG–05533
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
1 LT Charles W. Whitcomb School06–081,044
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Marlborough High09–121,064
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Early Childhood CenterPK–PK191
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$25,301+76% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
48%
43%
State
48.0%
Local (property tax)
42.8%
Federal
9.2%

Funding is shared between state (48%) and local sources (43%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
7
Schools
4,765
Students
—
Free Lunch
$25K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate83.0%
Opportunity Score46/100
StateMassachusetts →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $25,301 per pupil — 76% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Marlborough?
Marlborough has 7 public schools, serving a total of 4,765 students.
What is the graduation rate for Marlborough?
The graduation rate is 83.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Marlborough spend per student?
Marlborough spends $25,301 per pupil — 76% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Marlborough?
No, Marlborough does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Marlborough serve?
Marlborough serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Marlborough?
The median opportunity score across schools in Marlborough 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.