Best Public Schools in Rockland, MA

The city of Rockland, Massachusetts is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. These schools serve a diverse student population, with a majority of White students and significant percentages of Hispanic and African American students.

Among the Rockland schools, Phelps Elementary School stands out as the highest-performing, ranking 263 out of 928 Massachusetts elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Phelps Elementary outperforms the Rockland district and Massachusetts state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. Meanwhile, Rockland Senior High is the highest-ranked high school in the district, ranking 127 out of 348 Massachusetts high schools and maintaining a 3-star rating, the same as the district average.

While the Rockland schools generally perform below the Massachusetts state averages on MCAS assessments, they have relatively high spending per student, ranging from $17,165 to $19,902 per student, and low student-teacher ratios, from 10.5 to 13.3 students per teacher. The district maintains a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating a relatively stable level of performance across the schools, but there is room for improvement in academic achievement to better serve the diverse student population.